Web exclusive posted June 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. CST

The U.S. business law firm of Stoel Rives LLP, has announced its increasing the strength of its renewable energy practice with the addition of Graham Noyes, a leader in the biofuels industry, to its Seattle team.

Stoel Rives specializes in the practice of renewable energy development and for more than 20 years has represented many of the major developers of wind, biofuels, biomass, geothermal, solar and wave energy projects in the United States, Canada and abroad.

Noyes previously led sales and business development for Imperium Renewables Inc., a leading national provider of biodiesel and operator of the largest biodiesel facility in the U.S. Noyes also serves as secretary of the Governing Board of the National Biodiesel Board.

"I sought out Stoel Rives because of the firm's forward-thinking practice on renewable energy and cutting-edge experience in biofuels," Noyes said. "I am proud to be a part of the team that will make an impact on the next generation of advanced biofuels and the expansion of the booming CleanTech sector."

"As an industry insider, he will bring a unique view of the biofuels market-knowledge of the players, how these markets work and ways in which our firm can assist the renewable energy sector," said Virginia Pedreira, Stoel Rives' Seattle office managing partner. "That expertise will only serve to expand Stoel Rives' renewable energy practice and give our clients more resources to draw upon for their businesses."

Noyes, who received a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of California, Davis, is a member of the Order of the Coif and is an active member of the California Bar Association. He is also pursuing admission to the District of Columbia and Washington Bars as well.