Environment
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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 L.L.P. remains a long-time advocate for the oil and gas and energy industries. The firm provides full environmental legal services for its clientele, including contaminated site clean-up, clean air and water permitting, as well as litigation and crisis management counsel. The team is routinely sought after for its strengths in Superfund issues and regional haze regulations. Baker Botts is noted for its particular capability to advise on rulemaking issues, notably for electricity-generating companies.
Houston-based Scott Janoe is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts L.L.P. 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."
Members
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Danny G. Worrell
Debra J. Jezouit
Derek R. McDonald
Joshua B. Frank
Julie Cress
Matthew L. Kuryla
Head of Department
Steven P. Solow