About Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton Kibel is a prominent environmental attorney based in Berkeley, California. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1993, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to legal practice in the state. His areas of expertise encompass environmental law, energy, and water law. Currently, he serves as the Natural Resource Counsel at Water and Power Law Group PC, a position he has held since 2014. This role allows him to leverage his extensive knowledge in environmental regulations to assist clients in navigating complex legal fields. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Kibel is a Professor of Water and Environmental Law at Golden Gate University School of Law. He has been teaching at this institution since 2008, contributing to the education of future legal professionals.
His dedication to academia extends to his role as the Director of the Center on Urban Environmental Law (CUEL) at Golden Gate University. He has been instrumental in advancing urban environmental law education and research. His leadership at CUEL has fostered a deeper understanding of environmental issues in urban settings, preparing students to tackle contemporary challenges. Before his current positions, Mr. Kibel was a partner in the Natural Resource Practice Group at Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP from 1998 to 2014. His early legal career began as a staff attorney at Pacific Environment in 1993. He focused on protecting the environment through legal advocacy. Mr.
Kibel earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1993, equipping him with a solid foundation in legal principles. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University, completed in 1989. Furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative and International Environmental Law from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1999. Throughout his career, Mr. Kibel has made significant contributions to the field of environmental law through various publications. Notably, he authored "The Public Trust Navigates California's Bay Delta," published in the Natural Resources Journal in 2011. In 2019, he wrote "Protecting Natural Resources Through State Law: Two Examples from California," further showcasing his expertise and commitment to environmental advocacy. His role as a faculty editor for the Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal since 2007 shows his dedication to scholarly discourse in the field.
Mr. Kibel is actively involved in the legal community and remains in good standing with the State Bar of California. He is based at Water and Power Law Group PC, located at 2140 Shattuck Ave, Suite 801, Berkeley, CA 94704-1229. For those seeking his expertise, he can be contacted by phone at (510) 499-1649 or via email at pskibel@waterpowerlaw.com. His experience and dedication to environmental law make him a valuable resource in the legal community.
