Elise Balin Hill

Elise Balin Hill is a proficient natural resources and environmental attorney whose practice focuses on the intricate legal challenges impacting agriculture, public lands, and energy development in the American West. Raised on a fourth-generation farm and ranch in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Elise offers a unique perspective informed by her deep-rooted understanding of agricultural operations. This background enables her to address the practical issues faced by producers, landowners, and rural communities in her legal work.

At Falen Law Offices, Elise serves as an Associate Attorney, representing clients in a range of areas including environmental laws and policies, federal public lands, oil and gas negotiations, water rights, energy infrastructure, and agricultural agreements and contracts. Her academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law and a Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) from Vermont Law and Graduate School, where she was recognized for her scholarship in water law.

Elise is admitted to practice law in Wyoming, Oregon, and the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. She also contributes as a certified mediator with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, helping to resolve disputes in agriculture and natural resources. Her active involvement in organizations supporting agriculture, energy, and the legal community underscores her commitment to these fields.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elise enjoys hunting, roping, and spending time outdoors with her family in Oregon, maintaining a strong connection to the land and communities she serves.