With our roots in the Northwest, Tonkon Torp is especially skilled at representing the interests of the forest product industry. Our successful history covers a broad range of issues pertaining to timber growing and harvesting, and associated environmental compliance. As with other land-intensive industries, our real estate, land use and environmental expertise play an especially important role for our forest products clients. We also draw on our extensive corporate and litigation expertise to provide a full range of legal services.

From private timber companies and sawmills to timberland owners, our expertise includes the National Forest Management Act, The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), The Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Clean Water Act, and state and local regulations. We are also experienced at negotiations with organizations such as the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

Our services for the forest products industry include:

  • Acquisition, disposition and financing of timberlands, mill facilities and related assets
  • Natural resources preservation and environmental issues
  • Land use planning
  • Corporate and general business counseling
  • Contract preparation, negotiation, and enforcement
  • Trade association lobbying
  • Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Wealth planning for management and donors
  • Antitrust and marketing advice
  • Employee benefits and labor relations