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.
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.
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
Recent Posts
- Rice Crops Use Water Efficiently
Did You Know? Rice Crops in California Use Water Efficiently California is renowned for its rich agricultural diversity. It produces almonds, avocados, grapes, and pistachios. Having an arid climate the… Read more: Rice Crops Use Water Efficiently - McCarran Amendment Court Challenge
The McCarran Amendment A current Ninth Circuit Case could upset pre-1952 water rights adjudications in certain circumstances! Enacted by Congress in 1952, the McCarran Amendment, 43 U.S.C. § 666, waives the… Read more: McCarran Amendment Court Challenge - New Groundwater Rules in Oregon: a Critical Perspective
On September 17th, 2024, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) implemented new groundwater rules that have sparked significant debate. While these rules aim to promote sustainable water use, they also… Read more: New Groundwater Rules in Oregon: a Critical Perspective
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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
