Douglas G. Caroom was selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his practice in water law. This marks the fifteenth year that he has been included in the list.
The publication’s website states that recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on a peer review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Mr. Caroom practices in the areas of water and environmental law, administrative law, and public law. He assists municipalities, river authorities, and water districts in all phases of regulation, including use and development of surface water rights and groundwater regulation, and water utility service and regulation. Mr. Caroom also represents governmental, industrial, commercial and private clients in litigation matters and administrative proceedings involving the Endangered Species Act, Environmental Impact Statements, water quality permitting and enforcement, industrial and municipal solid waste, hazardous waste disposal and cleanup, and air quality.