Voyles, James

James Voyles is of counsel in the firm's Regulatory and Government Practice Group. James is an experienced lawyer and advisor with significant regulatory, litigation, compliance, legislative, and transactional experience. He provides advice to organizations across numerous sectors that include infrastructure, energy, natural resources, utilities, sportsmen and outdoor recreation, financial institutions, conservation, and real estate. James has successfully handled matters that include permitting energy and infrastructure projects, utility commission proceedings, environmental due diligence, land and species conservation, land use and access, legislative analysis, and notice and comment rulemaking. James is a co-lead in the Firm’s industry team focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities associated with the decommissioning, recycling, and repowering of renewable energy facilities that have reached the end of their useful life.

Prior to joining Lewis Roca, James practiced at a boutique firm and advised clients across the infrastructure, energy, natural resources, and land use sectors. He also gained significant experience with federal land management, responsible natural resources development, recreation and grazing access, conservation, environmental quality, and infrastructure deployment while serving as senior counsel at the U.S. Department of the Interior.