Serving both domestic and agricultural clients since 1991, Schroeder Law Offices, PC, is uniquely qualified in all things water! We address water rights as well as land use for both domestic and agricultural users as well as water management organizations. Major clients include cities, counties and irrigation districts as well as individual farmers, ranchers and domestic users.

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Laura Schroeder is an Oregon native, born and raised in the small agricultural town of Vale, Oregon. She began her private practice with her father, William F. Schroeder, in Vale. In 1991 she started her own firm to better serve the needs of her clients in water resource matters. Laura is admitted to practice law in State and Federal Courts in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Washington.

Therese Ure Stix has been with Schroeder Law Offices on both a full time and part time basis since 1993. She’s held positions all the way from bookkeeper to Partner and Shareholder. Therese Ure Stix works out of the Reno office and serves as managing partner. Therese is admitted to practice in Oregon and Nevada.

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Agricultural Land Use: Public Lands, permitting, easements, ditches & pipelines, rights-of-way, & grazing rights; NEPA comments & compliance; Clean Water Act permitting including wetlands issues & ESA compliance; contracts & leases.

Litigation: Representing clients before administrative, state and federal courts.

Domestic Water Law: Advising small water systems, cities, municipalities & water utilities on all issues related to water, stormwater & sewer/wastewater use, rates, regulation, permitting & easements.

Transactions: Water right application, permitting, condition compliance, proof of beneficial use, certification, transfers, extensions & use; Ownership & title updates; Purchase contracts & leases; Conservation easements.

Agricultural Water: Assist in development or expansion of production areas; easement, ditch & pipeline acquisition, modification & termination.

Groundwater: Groundwater declines continue to spark increased regulation.

Hydro-Power Development: Represent developers and operators in procuring and managing project water, establishing easements and other land use authorizations, and many other processes from inception through operation.

Water Right Review: For a small fee we request, collect & summarize state water right records for your property or entity, recommending further action where needed

Ways to Learn More About Water Rights

  • Schroeder Law Office prepared and presented over 30 Webinars regarding water use, water rights and land use. Most were prepared during 2020 and 2021. Recordings are available on this web site at our Video Water Rights Handbook or Guide.
  • We have provided a convenient inquiry form for sending questions about water rights to our staff. Fill out the form and submit it and we will get back to you promptly.
  • Call us at +1 (800) 574-8813
  • Email counsel@water-law.com

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Attorney Schroeder to Present Continuing Education at Spirit Mountain Casino Conference
From November 5th through November 7th, Oregon Association of Water Utilities will hold their annual…
Dec
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Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention
From December 5th through the 7th, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association will hold its’ annual conv…

Memoirs by William F. Schroeder

Stories from a Western Rural Law Practice

William F. (Bill) Schroeder was an Oregon attorney for nearly 60 years. Read his experiences as the laws of water evolved and changed over the years. Read More.

OSB’s June 2016 Remebrance

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