Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Oklahoma
Band 1
About
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Crowe & Dunlevy brings acknowledged integrity and experience to the environmental table, celebrated by our practice group’s intersection with long-standing specific energy sector experience including oil, gas, wind, solar and water.
Our talented group of environmental attorneys are routinely involved in the vast majority of wind and solar projects in Oklahoma, facilitating transactions, guiding clients through environmental laws and
regulations for their industry sectors and transactions involved – whether construction projects, pipelines, renewable energy projects and transmission lines, lawsuits, process analysis, real estate projects, permitting,
tax, alternative dispute resolution and negotiation. We handle complex environmental litigation in state and federal court as well as before the various state and federal environmental agencies. Our attorneys have
worked on client projects in 41 states and 5 foreign countries. Finally, as a recognition of practice area excellence, two of the past four presidential administrations have approached one of our attorneys regarding the potential of serving in high ranking positions at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. We are also proud to have three Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, more
than any firm in the region.
Chambers Review
Crowe & Dunlevy is highly reputed for its handling of environmental litigation mandates, including administrative proceedings, CERCLA disputes and citizen suits. The law firm also provides extensive transactional support and advises comprehensively on environmental permitting and compliance requirements, offering expert advice on air and water quality regulations. The team also has notable experience in wind farms.
Work Highlights
- Crowe & Dunlevy acted as legal counsel for Dale Hardesty before the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, concerning the building of a dam. Crowe & Dunlevy also handled a lawsuit aimed at stopping the dam's construction and addressing claims for damages related to water usage loss and environmental damage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Crowe & Dunlevy has a reputation for high-quality work that is timely and thoughtful."
"Crowe & Dunlevy has had the expertise to handle whatever we ask of them, from simple to complex matters."
"They have a good feel for us as a company and understand our culture and our appetite for risk."
"The firm was able to provide attorneys with expertise in a wide range of legal matters."
"Crowe & Dunlevy has a reputation for high-quality work that is timely and thoughtful."
"Crowe & Dunlevy has had the expertise to handle whatever we ask of them, from simple to complex matters."
"They have a good feel for us as a company and understand our culture and our appetite for risk."
"The firm was able to provide attorneys with expertise in a wide range of legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Donald Shandy is renowned for his handling of regulatory environmental and energy issues arising from a range of complex projects. He is particularly noted for his handling of administrative proceedings involving bodies such as the EPA.
"He helps us think through strategy to meet our corporate goals in addition to obtaining and maintaining regulatory compliance."
"Donald has been a great asset to us when navigating environmental matters."
"He is very committed to his clients. He has always been accessible, always willing to help and can explain to the client why he cannot do something; we don't need a 'yes' man."
LeAnne Burnett is an impressive environmental expert whose contentious practice is complemented by wider experience in regulatory compliance. She also advises on issues arising from transactions such as financings.
"She is a scholar of environmental law."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Oklahoma
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Industries
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Renewable Energy
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