Andrew Fuller

Andrew’s practice focuses primarily on environmental and natural resource matters including regulation and litigation arising under the Clean Water Act (CWA); Clean Air Act (CAA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); and analogous state laws.

With a strong environmental science background, Andrew understands complex scientific issues. Prior to entering the legal profession, he received his undergraduate degree in environmental science, worked as a biological aide for the U.S. Forest Service, and worked as a staff member for then-U.S. Representative Jay Inslee. This experience working in various federal positions enhances Andrew’s ability to serve our clients – he can integrate technical, business and legal issues into an overall strategy to find solutions to complex environmental and regulatory problems.

Andrew represents municipal, tribal, and private clients in a range of land use and environmental matters, including multi-party Superfund sites. In addition, he assists Indian tribes with the development and implementation of their Tribal Environmental Programs.

Association Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Washington State Bar Association
• Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
• King County Bar Association

Education

• J.D., University of Washington School of Law
• Certificate in Environmental Law and Regulation, University of Washington
• B.S. & B.A., The Evergreen State College

Speaking Engagements

• Presenter, “IRWA as a Tool to Protect the Reservation Environment from Risks Posed by Transportation of Hazardous Materials”, Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, Syracuse, New York, August 2023. 
• Presenter, “Treaty Rights and Environmental Justice within Indian Country” Tribal Environmental and Health Care Seminar for Tribal Leaders, Tribal Environmental Program Managers, & In-House Counsel, Seattle, Washington, March 2022.
• Presenter, “Updates to the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Standard – ASTM E-1527-21” Internal OMW Practice Group Presentation, Seattle, Washington, April 2022.
• Co-Chair & Presenter, "Identifying and Responding to Potential Consultation Loopholes," Law Seminars International's Conference on Tribal Consultation, September 2021
• Co-Chair & Presenter, Law Seminars International's Conference on Tribal Consultation, June 2020
• Co-Chair & Presenter, " The Consultation Requirement," Law Seminars International's Conference on Tribal Consultation, June 2019
• Presenter, “What Is Tribal Consultation and Does it Work?" Tribal Environmental Seminar for Tribal Leaders, Tribal Environment Program Managers & In-house Counsel, Seattle, Washington, March 2019
• Co-Presenter, “How Tribes Can Use Citizen Suits and Other Laws to Preserve and Protect the Health and Quality of the Reservation,” Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: A National Conversation on Tribal Land and Water Resources, Spokane, Washington, August 2018
• Presenter, "The Tribal Role in Environmental Policy Making," Tribal Environmental Seminar for Tribal Leaders, Tribal Environmental Program Managers & In-House Counsel, Seattle, Washington, March 2018

Professional & Community Activities

• WSBA Indian Law Section, Executive Committee (2022-2025)
• SE Seattle Tool Library: Board Member (2017-present)

Publications

• The Water Report; Washington Water Quality Standards - EPA Rulemaking: Standards Proposed to Protect Human Health by Andrew S. Fuller and Drew T. Pollom.
• Interstate Clean Water Act Dispute: Montana & Wyoming v. Washington⁠—U.S. Supreme Court Filing Over CWA § 401 Certification Denial for Coal Terminal Richard Du Bey, Andrew Fuller, and Eliza Whitworth 03/12/2020 
• Tribal Treaty Rights and Natural Resource Protection: The Next Chapter United States v. Washington – The Culverts Case, American Indian Law Journal: Vol. 7: Iss. 2, Article 3 Richard Du Bey, Andrew Fuller, and Emily Miner 06/04/2019 
• Treaty Rights & Natural Resources, The Next Chapter: United States v. Washington – The Culverts Case Richard Du Bey, Andrew S. Fuller and Emily Miner 08/17/2018, The Water Report Issue #174

Accolades

• Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023 - 2024