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Peter A. "Pete" Nyquist represents clients in Los Angeles, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Peter A. "Pete" Nyquist
Pete regularly represents clients in matters involving investigation, remedial or corrective action requirements at contaminated sites, including enforcement proceedings. He routinely interfaces with federal and state regulatory agencies and has appeared in numerous administrative proceedings, appeals and subsequent writ actions.
Pete has represented clients at numerous USEPA Region IX and state Superfund, RCRA and sediment cleanup sites. Additionally, Pete advises clients regarding compliance with water quality and NPDES requirements arising under the federal Clean Water Act and California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act. This includes extensive experience addressing storm water permit requirements.
His broad litigation experience extends to federal and state courts, including successfully resolving numerous cost recovery, toxic tort and citizen suits. He has successfully utilized chemical forensics and fingerprinting to apportion or avoid liability.
Pete is listed in Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America as among the top environmental practitioners in California. He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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University of California Davis
J.D. · 1995
University of California - Los Angeles
BA · 1991
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California, The Stat
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Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Los Angeles)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Los Angeles)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Los Angeles)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
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2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - California: Best Environment Lawyers, 2007-Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southern California Super Lawyers - Environmental, 2005- Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Business Editiion - Construction, Real Estate & Environmental, 2012 -
2026
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Peter A. "Pete" Nyquist focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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Peter A. "Pete" Nyquist primarily serves clients in Los Angeles, California, with an office at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2600.
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