Business Details
Trusted Water Law Attorneys in Denver, CO
At White & Jankowski, we specialize in addressing complex water and natural resource challenges across the western United States. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings decades of collective experience in water rights adjudication, groundwater management, and environmental law, serving clients ranging from municipal governments to energy developers. We combine deep technical knowledge with a collaborative approach to deliver cost-effective, long-term solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.Our attorneys have successfully navigated high-stakes litigation and multi-party negotiations, leveraging advanced legal technologies and interdisciplinary partnerships with engineers and scientists. We maintain a steadfast commitment to understanding our clients' operational goals while upholding the highest standards of legal excellence and ethical practice.
Services
Water Rights Adjudication
Groundwater Management
Environmental Compliance
Natural Resources Litigation
Water Quality Regulation
Augmentation Plans
Tribal Water Rights
Wetlands Permitting
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in western water law and natural resources litigation
- Our team includes former partners from established regional law firms
- We maintain a 70% settlement rate while preserving trial readiness for complex disputes
- Our attorneys utilize advanced e-discovery and trial presentation technologies
- We provide interdisciplinary solutions through established networks of technical experts
Services
Water Rights Adjudication
We represent clients in formal legal proceedings to establish, modify, or defend water rights claims. Our attorneys combine historical water law knowledge with modern litigation strategies to protect clients' interests in complex multi-party cases involving surface and groundwater resources.
Groundwater Management
Our firm handles groundwater rights disputes, recharge project development, and regulatory compliance for well owners. We provide strategic counsel on subsurface water allocation, contamination issues, and sustainable resource management across agricultural and industrial applications.
Environmental Compliance
We assist clients with Clean Water Act permitting, wetlands regulation, and water quality standards compliance. Our attorneys navigate federal and state environmental frameworks including NEPA reviews and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for development projects.
Natural Resources Litigation
Our team handles complex litigation involving oil and gas water usage, tribal water rights, and interstate compacts. We combine technical expertise with courtroom experience to resolve disputes through settlement negotiations or trial representation in multi-jurisdictional cases.
Augmentation Plans
We develop and defend legally sound augmentation and exchange plans to meet clients' water needs while complying with western water laws. Our attorneys work with hydrologists and engineers to create sustainable solutions for municipal, agricultural, and industrial water users.
People
Alan E. Curtis
Partner
Specializes in water rights adjudication with 25+ years of experience in complex multi-party litigation. Former partner at White & Jankowski LLC, focusing on municipal water supply solutions.
John P. Justus
Partner
Recognized expert in groundwater management and recharge projects. Previously represented major energy clients in water rights transactions and environmental compliance matters.
Ashley Pollock Zahedi
Partner
Focuses on water quality regulation and Clean Water Act compliance. Brings technical expertise in wetlands permitting and environmental impact assessments for infrastructure projects.
Alan G. Hill
Partner
Seasoned litigator with extensive trial experience in natural resources disputes. Former co-founder of Hill & Pollock, LLC, specializing in tribal water rights negotiations.
David C. Taussig
Partner
Handles complex water rights transactions and legislative advocacy. Previously managed large-scale water infrastructure projects for municipal clients across the Rocky Mountain region.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on water rights, natural resources law, and related environmental regulations across the western United States.
Do you handle cases outside Colorado?
Yes, we represent clients in Utah and other western states through established legal partnerships and regional expertise.
How do you approach complex water disputes?
We employ a collaborative strategy combining technical analysis, interdisciplinary expert networks, and proven litigation tactics.
What experience do you have with municipal clients?
Our firm has represented major Colorado municipalities in water rights adjudication and infrastructure development since the 1990s.
Do you handle both litigation and transactional matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive representation including dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and water rights transactions.
