Earthjustice is an organization that was founded on the belief and mission that everyone has the right to a healthy environment. They believe that legal representation should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Every one of their clients receives top-tier legal representation free of charge. This ensures that everyone has a voice and a chance to protect the environment and the people who depend on it.
As the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization, Earthjustice uses the power of law and the strength of its partnerships to protect people’s health, help preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Their motto, “we are here because the earth needs a good lawyer,” highlights their commitment to protecting the environment and ensuring that it is healthy for generations to come.
Law is one of the most powerful tools for change, and Earthjustice has been behind nearly every major environmental win. They have saved wildlands, and advocated and cleaned up the air that we all breathe.
They have protected countless species that were on the brink of extinction and even secured long-overdue, historical limits on our nation’s worst mega polluting industries.
Earthjustice has the most experienced environmental legal team in the world, with over 200 full-time lawyers who rank among the nation’s foremost legal strategists for the environment.
Their team includes research analysts, policy experts, scientists, and more, who leverage their legal expertise from the nation’s highest court down to local public utility commissions.
Their work is supported and guided by their Board of Trustees and the Earthjustice Council. With their expertise and partnerships, they have won 50 landmark cases and continue to make a difference in protecting the environment and the people who depend on it.
Earthjustice’s success is made possible by the generous support of people who believe in their mission and their commitment to a healthy environment.