Strong environmental litigation practice. This includes regulatory, government facing work. They are top tier in this area in the US.
Legal 500 US, 2024
Legal 500 US (2020) describes our environmental litigation team as “a talented group with deep knowledge in environmental law. They offer sound advice with a view towards business reality.”
Our team includes seasoned private practice attorneys, and lawyers who held high-ranking positions in government agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Department of the Interior (DOI) and the US Army Corps of Engineers. These diverse experiences give us a deep understanding of environmental regulations and how to effectively litigation for a favorable outcome. For example, we are representing The Electric Reliability Coordinating Council on matters centered on the EPA’s efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. We are also defending Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC, Kinder Morgan, Inc. and Permian Highway Pipeline LLC in federal lawsuits seeking to delay and enjoin construction of the Permian Highway Pipeline through the Texas Hill Country.
Our lawyers keep abreast of new regulatory and legal development, working with clients in developing, improving and implementing strategies for cost-effective compliance with state and federal environmental regimes. We have a long history of representing clients in high-stakes litigation related to climate change, the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
