Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
Band 2
About
Provided by Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC
Brunini's environmental practice group is acknowledged as a statewide leader. Our attorneys have broad experience in both environmental litigation and regulatory proceedings and have defended numerous enforcement actions instituted by the United States Department of Justice, Region IV of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, including actions brought under TSCA, RCRA, CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Law, the Mississippi Solid and Hazardous Waste Law, and the Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Act. The firm has also obtained numerous environmental permits for its clients in proceedings before the Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Chambers Review
Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes offers comprehensive expertise in regard to environmental regulatory compliance. The firm maintains a broad environmental practice assisting clients with matters such as permitting and licensing, in addition to representing clients in contentious proceedings stemming from oil spills and violations of the CAA. Brunini's clients include state authorities as well as domestic and multinational corporations. The team possesses extensive experience in enforcement proceedings and litigation regarding both state and national agencies.
Work Highlights
- Brunini represented The Williams Companies in a matter involving the failure of a natural gas storage cavern.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brunini has very qualified attorneys."
"Brunini has very qualified attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
John Milner concentrates his practice primarily on environmental law and litigation. He regularly represents industrial clients in environmental enforcement actions, permitting proceedings and natural resource damages cases.
"John is very helpful in navigating remediation issues."
Gene Wasson is an experienced lawyer who is especially active advising clients on environmental issues relating to oil and gas. He is also actively advising on other environmental regulatory considerations.