Rhett Billingsley
About Rhett Billingsley
Rhett Billingsley is an attorney and director at Fennemore Craig, P.C., specializing in natural resources and mining law, particularly in the regulation of underground storage tanks and complex water litigation. He has a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and previously worked as a senior attorney at Central Arizona Project.
Work at Fennemore
Rhett Billingsley currently serves as an Attorney (Director) at Fennemore Craig, P.C., a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he provides legal representation in administrative and judicial appeals related to water rights. His responsibilities include advising clients on compliance with federal laws such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, and FLPMA. Prior to his current tenure, he worked at Fennemore Craig from 2012 to 2016, where he gained significant experience in environmental law and water litigation.
Education and Expertise
Rhett Billingsley has a strong educational background in law and biology. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Arizona State University College of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude and as a member of the Order of the Coif. He also studied at Seton Hall University School of Law for one year. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University. Billingsley specializes in the regulation of underground storage tanks and has expertise in handling complex water litigation cases, including general stream adjudications.
Background
Before joining Fennemore Craig, Rhett Billingsley worked as a Senior Attorney at Central Arizona Project from 2016 to 2018. His experience in this role contributed to his knowledge of environmental cleanup and remediation issues, including due diligence investigations. Billingsley has a comprehensive understanding of natural resources and mining law, which informs his legal practice.
Achievements
Rhett Billingsley's legal career includes significant contributions to environmental law and water rights. He has assisted clients with environmental cleanup and remediation issues and has provided legal counsel on compliance with various federal environmental regulations. His work in complex water litigation and his role in administrative and judicial appeals demonstrate his commitment to the field.