Background
Root, Thomas E. was born on August 13, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Root, Thomas E. was born on August 13, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
University of Colorado (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). University of Wyoming (Juris Doctor, 1973). University of Denver (Master of Environmental Policy and Management, 1995).
Worked at Root & Schindler, P.C. (Denver, Colorado) specializing in Natural Resources, Energy, Environmental Regulation and Compliance, Mining, Public Lands, Railroad Land Grants, and Related Litigation in all Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Colorado and United States. District Court, Tenth Circuit.
1976, United States. Supreme Court. 1981, Montana; 1986, Illinois. Senior, Editor, Land and Water Law Review, 1973.
Author and Editor, American Law of Mining, 2nd, Matthew Bender (1982). Visiting Lecturer: Mining Law, University of Denver, Denver (1979-1980). Editorial Board Member, Journal of Mineral Law and Policy, University of Kentucky College of Law (1983).
Member, Board of Trustees, Denver Bar Association, 1976. Member of Council, Section of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, American Bar Association, 1981-1985. Member, National Association of Environmental Professionals, 1988.
Root & Schindler, P.C. was founded upon the conviction that the ethical representation of the client, creativity in problem solving, attention to detail, and a recognition of the increasing necessity of a cohesive team approach are essential ingredients in the representation of clients in the environmental and natural resources arenas. The firm provides a rich blend of backgrounds and experience, and unites individuals committed to client service, professional responsibility, and service to community.
Member, Board of Trustees, Denver Bar Association, 1976. Member of Council, Section of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, American Bar Association, 1981-1985. Member, National Association of Environmental Professionals, 1988.