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Practice Areas :
Environmental Law
The firm’s environmental practitioners maintain nationwide, cutting-edge practices in environmental media including water, air, hazardous waste, nuclear materials, and natural resource damages. The group has in-depth knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations affecting businesses, as well as state statutes and regulations in locations where our clients operate.
Because many of our attorneys have held legal and executive positions in relevant federal agencies – at EPA, FERC, DOI, DOE, and DOJ – they are able to devise solutions across the spectrum of legislative, regulatory, and litigation options. For example, our lawyers might determine to address a matter through legislation or rulemaking, where others might see litigation as the only option.
Our environmental practitioners:
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Prevent and defend enforcement actions brought by the EPA concerning air, water, and hazardous materials and waste issues
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Permit large, complex oil and gas exploration and development projects that involve an array of environmental issues under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and other state and local mandates
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Defend litigation challenging natural resource extraction projects in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies under state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act
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Work with Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Interior personnel in developing policies and regulatory positions that coincide with the goals of clients
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Advise clients on evolving legal requirements and compliance, both domestically and internationally
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Develop environmental management systems for clients in order to improve environmental compliance and reduce costs
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Defend criminal actions brought under the various environmental statutes
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Conduct due diligence concerning environmental issues and assist clients in allocating environmental liabilities in connection with mergers and acquisitions
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Advocate before Congress, federal agencies, and state legislatures concerning environmental legislation
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