Tyson C. Kade

Tyson Kade’s practice focuses on federal and state environmental and natural resources law.   Mr. Kade counsels clients on regulatory compliance and permitting matters, particularly those involving endangered species, fisheries, hazardous waste, hydroelectric, and renewable energy issues in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Specifically, Mr. Kade provides clients with strategic guidance on Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act compliance and liability issues.  He also advises on Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act issues in West Coast and Alaska fisheries.  In addition, Mr. Kade has experience with project permitting issue resolution, such as those involving water rights, oil and gas development, seafood processing, vessel discharges, and hydropower relicensing.  Mr. Kade also represents clients in challenging administrative penalties associated with violations of hazardous waste and air monitoring laws and FERC compliance regarding the development of an electric transmission planning process.

Government Service

Judicial Extern, Hon. James L. Robart, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Summer 2005.

Law Clerk, Environment & Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Summer 2004.

Fisheries Management Specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, 2000-2003.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

• Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section
• King County Bar Association, Environmental Law and Land Use Section
• Advisory Board, Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy

Publications

Tyson Kade, Endangered Species Act, Impacts of Compliance in Alaska, Alaska Business Monthly (Aug. 2010).

Tyson Kade & John Iani, Clean Water Act Enforcement, EPA Issues New Action Plan, The Water Report (Nov. 15, 2009).

William H. Rodgers, Jr. et al., The Exxon Valdez Reopener: Natural Resources Damage Settlements and Roads Not Taken, 22 Alaska L. Rev. 135 (2005).

Chad Richardson, Tyson Kade & David Blauch, Characterization of Montmorillonite Colloids Containing a Clay-Adsorbed Bipolar Poly(pyridyl)osmium(II) Complex, 1995 Chem. Comm. 1821-1823.

Speaking Engagements

• Law Seminars International: Endangered Species Act - Impacts on Alaska, February 25, 2010