Environment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
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Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
Brooks Pierce attorneys have extensive experience representing companies and local governments regarding virtually all types of environmental issues relating to regulatory compliance, permitting, litigation and transactional matters. Our team includes seasoned litigators, attorneys with scientific and engineering backgrounds, and former regulators with the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Regulatory Counsel and Litigation
Our attorneys are equipped to handle a wide range of environmental matters, including
- Environmental compliance, audits and investigations
- Defense against violations, fines and penalties
- Air pollution claims
- Underground storage tanks
- Groundwater contamination
- Water, air, and waste permitting and compliance
- Defense of obtained environmental permits
- Purchase, sale and development of real estate and contaminated properties
- Coastal permitting (development, beach renourishment, erosion structures)
- CERCLA litigation
- Health and safety claims (OSHA)
Chambers Review
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard has a high-quality practice group with expertise across a broad range of environmental matters. It advises and advocates for governmental institutions in areas such as public water supplies, hazardous waste incinerators and brownfield redevelopment. The firm has strength in real estate development, regularly acting on major regional projects. It is also proficient in advising clients on environmental permitting issues.
Work Highlights
- Brooks Pierce represents the City of Salisbury in a range of matters, including the FERC relicensing of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.
Strengths
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"Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a great bench of attorneys who are always available and responsive to our needs."
"Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a great bench of attorneys who are always available and responsive to our needs."
Notable Practitioners
George House is a renowned attorney with superb experience in handling environmental litigation.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Industries
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Construction & Materials
Energy
Government
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Utilities