Eric Waeckerlin, Environmental Attorney in Denver, Colorado
focused on Environmental and Litigation
Denver, CO
Trusted environmental attorney serving Denver.
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Eric Waeckerlin is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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- Denver, COLORADO
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- Environmental · Litigation
- Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Denver, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
About Eric Waeckerlin: Eric Waeckerlin is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Eric takes on
Eric concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Denver, Colorado
Eric takes environmental matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado
Eric takes litigation matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Eric Waeckerlin — environmental lawyer in Denver
Eric Waeckerlin is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Accomplished lawyer providing legal guidance across numerous state and federal environmental, public lands and natural resource issues. Known for finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Has a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and operations.
A widely respected environmental lawyer, Eric Waeckerlin employs a thoughtful, solution-oriented approach in resolving all stages of complex environmental permitting, enforcement, policy and regulatory matters. He represents clients in major litigation in federal and state courts, and before administrative agencies over critical air quality and other environmental and natural resource issues affecting numerous industries. He also routinely advises clients on a wide range of environmental issues arising during transactional due diligence.
Eric has represented oil and natural gas operators, pipeline companies, mining clients, defense contractors, steel manufacturers, engine and other mobile source manufacturers, and industry trade associations on numerous issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, National Environmental Policy Act, CERCLA and their state equivalents. He has been at the forefront of emerging federal and state methane and climate change regulatory efforts affecting the oil and natural gas sector. Eric is frequently called upon to represent companies in high-stakes federal and state policy and regulatory matters before the Environmental Protection Agency and the Bureau of Land Management as well as state environmental agencies and oil and gas conservation commissions across the Rocky Mountain West.
Prior to Brownstein, Eric practiced in Denver and in Washington, D.C., where he advised energy, manufacturing and industrial clients.
How Eric handles environmental matters
Accomplished lawyer providing legal guidance across numerous state and federal environmental, public lands and natural resource issues. Known for finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Has a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and operations. A widely respected environmental lawyer, Eric Waeckerlin employs a thoughtful, solution-oriented approach in resolving all stages of complex…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Montana
J.D. · 2005
University of Wyoming
B.S. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
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Eric studied at J.D. in The University of Montana and B.S. in University of Wyoming.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in The University of Montana and B.S. in University of Wyoming. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Eric has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Denver Business Journal, Who's Who in Energy, 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Denver Business Journal, Who's Who in Energy, 2017 (2026).
Locations
Eric Waeckerlin's office in Denver
Eric's primary office is at 1144 Fifteenth Street, Suite 3300, Denver, Colorado, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eric Waeckerlin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric Waeckerlin
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Eric is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new environmental clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
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