John Draper Email & Phone Number

I have 35 years experience representing clients in natural resources disputes and transactions. In recent years, I have focused on water rights disputes and transactions. I have been counsel for States before the U.S. Supreme Court continuously since 1991. I have argued before the Justices three times regarding water disputes. I have conducted some 300 days of trial before Supreme Court-appointed Special Masters. I am currently counsel for three States in ongoing interstate water disputes before the U.S. Supreme Court. I also represent private parties in water matters, primarily in the State of New Mexico. I regularly appear before the New Mexico State Engineer in administrative proceedings. I also handle appeals from State Engineer decisions, and court adjudications of water rights, and the purchase and sale of water rights.

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  Founding Partner

  Draper & Draper Llc

  Mar 2014 - Present - Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

  I been litigating interstate water disputes in the U.S.Supreme Court continuously for the last 29 years. I have been listed as Senior Statesman or Star Individual in Chambers and Partners for the last 14 years. I also represent clients in water disputes before State courts and water administrators. My clients include State governments, oil & gas companies and mining companies, as well as local irrigation districts. I also advise water investors on obtaining water rights and necessary approvals so they can market their water.