Wyatt E. Rolfe

Areas of Practice

Mr. Rolfe focuses his practice on water management within irrigation districts, municipal corporations, and private water systems. He provides consultation on issues such as water development and permitting, groundwater interference/connection, regulatory compliance, easements, water conveyances, and contracting. He is also a member of the firm’s litigation team.

Since joining Schroeder Law Offices Mr. Rolfe has authored several resource papers including "Drought Compels Federal and State Action" and "The Effect of the Klamath Takings Case".

Prior to law school, Mr. Rolfe worked for several years in the transportation logistics industry where he served purchasers, processors, and growers of numerous agricultural commodities. His clients ranged from individual farmers to one of the largest fresh carrot shippers in the world.

Community Associations:

In the community, Mr. Rolfe is a member of the Oregon Winegrowers Association, Oregon Association of Nurseries, and the Oregon Ground Water Association. He also serves as a member of the Western Resources Legal Center attorney advisory committee and is active in preserving crime victims’ rights through membership with the National Association of Victims’ Rights Attorneys. Mr. Rolfe likewise serves as a member of the National Crime Victim Law Institute alumni committee.

Education:

Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 2006, J. D.

Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law
2005 and 2006 Pro Bono Honors Award Recipient
Scholar List member Spring 2005 and 2006

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1994

B. A. Sociology, Spanish minor, interdisciplinary studies in criminal justice

Bar Admissions

Oregon, 2006
Nevada, 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

Oregon Bar Association

Member of Environmental & Natural Resources Section, Real Estate and Land Use Section, and Agricultural Law Section

Multnomah Bar Association

American Bar Association

Member of ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section
Member of ABA Administrative Law Section

Personal

In his spare time Wyatt enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, fly fishing, participating in sports and volunteering pro bono services to the National Crime Victim Law Institute.