Environment
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Attorneys assist clients with compliance counseling, obtaining and negotiating permits, business transactions and planning, facility cleanups, and administrative adjudication before federal and state agencies, among other activities. Environmental attorneys evaluate and manage environmental issues in real estate and business transactions that involve water, soil and air regulatory compliance, as well as enforcement and emerging legal issues associated with climate change, oil and gas pipelines, vapor intrusion and advanced remediation solutions.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a full-service environmental practice renowned for its enforcement and litigation expertise, as well as its excellent transactional counsel. Offers notable abilities advising pipeline operators on regulatory compliance, alongside wider strengths counseling on water and air quality matters, contaminated land issues and OSHA-related work. Acts for a varied list of clients ranging from energy and real estate companies to municipalities.
Work Highlights
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP represents CITGO in Superfund matters arising from contamination of the Bayou d'Inde in Louisiana.
Strengths
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"Environmental law is one of their real strengths."
"The firm has extremely experienced and knowledgeable staff who are gifted problem-solving partners."
"They have anticipated domestic knowledge and are able to offer me information on regulatory information on matters internationally."
"All parties are highly educated, with not only strong independent minds but solid communication skills."
"Environmental law is one of their real strengths."
"The firm has extremely experienced and knowledgeable staff who are gifted problem-solving partners."
"They have anticipated domestic knowledge and are able to offer me information on regulatory information on matters internationally."
"All parties are highly educated, with not only strong independent minds but solid communication skills."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce White maintains a highly regarded litigation practice which sees him engaged by local authorities and industrial clients in contentious environmental matters.
"He's a fantastic environment generalist; he's a really great source of counsel and is thoughtful and really helpful."
"Bruce is one of the very top environmental lawyers in Chicago."
"He can maintain calm and patience when different parties have opposing views on matters. He's developed the necessary skills for good lawyering and leadership. He has a unique seasoned practice and things don't ruffle him because he sees them coming."
Erika Powers is highly capable in environmental regulatory matters, offering particular expertise in CWA as well as negotiating consent decrees with the EPA.
"Erika has been instrumental in helping us navigate challenging regulatory issues at the state and federal level. She's an expert in her field."
Fredric Andes leads the firm's water team and is well regarded for his handling of CWA matters.
"Fred is an excellent attorney and is very knowledgeable."
"He's well known in the water world."
Joseph Madonia is well regarded in the market for his litigation expertise. He has significant experience in acting for global chemical companies and is adept at handling large class actions involving soil and groundwater contamination issues.
"He's a really seasoned litigator with a good reputation."
"He's a great litigator on environmental toxic tort litigation."
Michael Elam is an experienced environmental attorney with broad expertise. He has notable experience advising clients on energy-related matters.
"Michael is a great lawyer who works on sophisticated regulatory permitting issues."
"Mike is practical, reasonable and understands our business needs. He handles all international matters well too."
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