Christopher G. Foster

E-mail: CFoster@Smilandlaw.com

Christopher G. Foster was associated with the New York law firm of Rogers & Wells and the Los Angeles law firm of Manatt, Phelps, Phillip & Kantor prior to joining Donnelly, Clark, Chase & Smiland in 1992. Effective January 1, 1995, he became a partner of Smiland & Khachigian.

Mr. Foster's expertise lies in the areas of water rights, air quality, endangered species, and environmental
and natural resource law, as well as general business litigation.

Mr. Foster is challenging the environmental, economic and constitutional appropriateness of an air permit trading scheme (RECLAIM) on behalf of a metals industry alliance; has represented farmers and manufacturers in major cases related to the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and Purity Oil Superfund sites; and handles private and public matters concerning soil and groundwater contamination for Smiland & Khachigian's client.

Mr. Foster holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in biology from Stanford University and received his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.