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Scott Broadwell

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Attorney

T 907.257.5339 Anchorage
It turns out there is more than one way to clean up dirt, and I'm always thrilled to help a client identify the best approach.
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Scott Broadwell is well-versed in the legal and technical issues posed by contaminated sites and, thanks to a prior career as a geologist and environmental consultant, is well-positioned to assist clients on all phases of due diligence, site investigation, site remediation, and cost recovery. When matters are headed toward or go to litigation, Scott looks for opportunities for efficient and timely resolutions. Scott's clients comprise a broad range of commercial and industrial businesses, such as those facing potential liability at sites with complex technical issues and histories with potentially responsible parties.

Practice Highlights

Cost recovery and contribution

Successful resolution and continuing representation of clients in multiple cases including allegations under Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and federal law at sites involving the United States and multiple PRPs.

Compliance

Assist clients in responding to enforcement actions, negotiating consent decrees, and continuing compliance in connection with alleged air and stormwater permit violations.

General litigation

Successful resolution, including through trial, of matters before Alaska and federal courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Environmental

Contribution litigation matters for various oil companies

Successful resolution of multiple cost recovery claims involving allegations under Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and federal law concerning the cleanup of hazardous substances. (Ongoing)

EPA consent decree for seafood processor

Assist client in negotiation of consent decree and continuing compliance in connection with alleged air permit violations. (Ongoing)

State cleanup claim for Fortune 500 company

Ongoing defense of Alaska cost recovery claims involving allegations under state law concerning the cleanup of PCBs at former U.S. defense sites. (Ongoing)

Cost recovery

Represent client in a cost recovery effort involving the United States and private PRPs relating to the cleanup of petroleum hydrocarbons associated with military facilities.

Cooke Aquaculture acquisition of Icicle Seafoods

Provided environmental and real estate due diligence for Cooke Aquaculture in regard to its acquisition of Icicle Seafoods, a 50-plus-year-old seafood company with operations in Alaska and Washington. (2016)
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Financial Services

Defense of lenders in wrongful foreclosure actions

Ongoing defense of JPMorgan Chase and Flagstar Bank in claims arising from foreclosure actions on delinquent mortgages. (Ongoing)
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Admitted to Practice

  • Alaska, 2006

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 2006, cum laude
    • Notes & Comments Editor, Environmental Law Review
    • Natural Resource Law Institute/Kitzhaber Center Law and Science Roundtable Scholar
    • Certificate, Environmental and Natural Resource Law
  • M.S., Geology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2001
  • B.S., Geology, New Mexico State University, 1994, with high honors
  • B.A., German, New Mexico State University, 1994, with high honors

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Member, Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP)
    • Member, Alaska Association of Professional Landmen (AKAPL)

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Natural Resources & Environment Law (Alaska), 2021-2024
    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Environmental Law, 2025-present
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EPA
EPA Issues Assessment of Bristol Bay and Large-Scale Mining Read More
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Presentations
"Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation," Lorman Education Services, Anchorage, Alaska
02.05.10
Presentations
"Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation," Lorman Education Services, Anchorage, Alaska
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"Typosquatting Under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act: A Look at Lands End, Inc. v. Remy," Lunchtime CLE Seminar before the Alaska State Bar Intellectual Property Law Section
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