Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
About
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts Environmental, Safety and Incident Response Team advances and protects its clients’ interests during the permitting process, before regulatory agencies, in the courtroom, at workplaces, and when a crisis hits.
With more than 50 lawyers based in California, D.C., New York, and Texas, we have handled federal and state environmental and safety matters nationwide. Our capabilities span the following areas: Incident and Crisis Response, Regulatory, Compliance and Permitting Strategies, Litigation, Climate Change and Sustainability, Safety, Coalitions and Transactions. With experience in a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Power and Renewables and Refining and Petrochemical, our attorneys are equipped to handle a wide range of matters.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/environmental-safety-and-incident-response.
Chambers Review
Baker Botts' DC team is a prominent pillar of a national group tackling crisis management and transactions in areas including waste and clean air. The firm is particularly noted for handling climate change matters and for an environmental litigation team with experience in toxic tort cases and natural resource damage. Clients of Baker Botts include a number of market-leading corporations, many of which are drawn from the power and petrochemical sectors. The team is experienced in prosecuting cost recovery claims under the federal Superfund statutes. Baker Botts also offers strong national capabilities in emergent climate change litigation and policy advice.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts successfully defended Tennessee-American Water Company in a class action stemming from a 2019 main break in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our case was complex and high-value; we chose Baker Botts for this reason. We believe it is the best in the country."
"Baker Botts provides high-quality legal advice."
"Baker Botts is a standout performer given its strategic thinking and approach."
"Our case was complex and high-value; we chose Baker Botts for this reason. We believe it is the best in the country."
"Baker Botts provides high-quality legal advice."
"Baker Botts is a standout performer given its strategic thinking and approach."
Notable Practitioners
Joshua Frank has experience acting for a range of clients in natural resource damages claims, CAA proceedings and CERCLA issues.
Debra Jezouit is an expert in CAA and climate change issues who frequently acts for clients in enforcement proceedings. She is especially experienced in the representation of clients in the energy, chemical and manufacturing industries.
"Debra is extremely knowledgeable on clean air."
Martha Thomsen has experience in complex litigation involving waste and water issues under federal and state environmental statutes such as CERCLA, CWA and RCRA.
"Martha is great to work with, very responsive and willing to listen."
"Martha's judgment makes her stand out."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.
District of Columbia
Members
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Jeffrey H. Wood
Kent Mayo
Head of Department
Steven P. Solow