Kirk Maag brings a solutions-oriented approach to the practice of natural resources and environmental law. He has deep roots in Oregon agriculture. Kirk grew up working on his family’s farm and feedlot in eastern Oregon. That real-world work experience shapes his understanding of the challenges clients face and influences his practical approach to problem-solving. He recognizes that not every issue requires a complex legal solution, and this allows him to identify more straightforward, cost-effective solutions for clients.

Kirk’s practice involves advising clients in natural resource industries, including timber and forest products companies, agribusinesses, water suppliers, and manufacturers. He advises clients on issues related to water rights, farmland and timberland transactions and operations, protected species, and solid waste regulations.

He discovered his passion for natural resources and environmental law and policy on the farm and at Oregon State University. This passion led him to Georgetown Law, where he began developing the foundation for his legal practice. Between graduating from law school and beginning work for Stoel Rives, Kirk clerked for Judge Carlos Bea on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Before starting his legal career, Kirk served as a state officer for the Oregon Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association, and he currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Oregon FFA Foundation. In this role, he builds financial support for the Oregon FFA Association and advocate for agriculture, students, and rural communities. Kirk also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Cultivating Change Foundation—a national non-profit with a mission to value and elevate LGBTQ agriculturists through advocacy, education, and community.

  • “Kirk Maag is a well-regarded water rights expert, frequently assisting water suppliers and municipalities with regulatory compliance, permitting and enforcement. He also has a strong track record in regulatory issues associated with solid waste. He is further noted for his depth of knowledge of the agribusiness and timber industry.”

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