About Matthew J.
Matthew J. Kristofco trained as a lawyer within the Pacific Northwest. He earned his J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1998 after completing a bachelor’s degree in political science at St. Bonaventure University in 1992. While at Lewis & Clark he completed a certification in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, a credential that has shaped the direction of his legal work.
After law school he established his expert base in Colorado. His practice has been centered on matters that intersect environmental regulation, land use and regulatory law. Those regions draw on both the technical aspects of environmental laws and the procedural mechanics of agency hearings. He handles regulatory filings, administrative proceedings and counsel for clients dealing with state and nearby environmental requirements.
Kristofco’s undergraduate studies in political science inform his approach to cases that contain public policy and governmental institutions. He brings an understanding of legislative and regulatory processes to matters that require interplay with businesses and local governments. His work often involves translating technical environmental requirements into practical steps for clients and explaining policy implications to nonlawyers.
The Lewis & Clark certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law is a distinct a part of his background. It reflects coursework and training that tackle environmental laws, public land regulation and the procedural surroundings surrounding environmental cases. That training underpins the technical side of his practice and guides how he evaluates adherence issues, permitting questions and remediation obligations.
He maintains an office at 14143 Denver West Parkway. From there he meets with clients, prepares filings and attends administrative proceedings. His work combines research and negotiation, and it requires ordinary touch with regulators and local officers. He often represents entities that ought to navigate state environmental standards or reply to enforcement inquiries.
Outside of case documents he maintains a steady focus on the intersection of regulation and environmental policy. He adapts legal strategies to the realistic wants of those he advises. He currently practices environmental and herbal resources law from his office at 14143 Denver West Parkway.
