Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 624 2500Chambers Review
Crowell & Moring comes highly recommended for its handling of environmental and toxic tort litigation. The team has deep expertise in a wide spectrum of issues, including fuel emissions, climate change, and air and water quality matters. The firm frequently counsels clients from industries including natural resources, power and chemicals, with niche expertise in agriculture work. Crowell & Moring also offers services in regulatory issues and is noted for its TSCA expertise. The team is further noted for handling environmental law-related criminal proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's been great working with Crowell & Moring. They are good at what they do and very collaborative in how they approach issues."
"Crowell & Moring’s environmental practice is elite."
"It's been great working with Crowell & Moring. They are good at what they do and very collaborative in how they approach issues."
"Crowell & Moring’s environmental practice is elite."
Notable Practitioners
Kirsten Nathanson has an environmental practice covering the full range of environmental statutes and regulations. She acts for clients in litigation and enforcement defense. She is particularly notable for her Superfund work.
"Kirsten is viewed as an industry-wide go-to expert for environmental litigation."
"Kirsten is fantastic and very knowledgeable about environmental Superfund law."
Thomas Lorenzen is a highly regarded attorney noted for his work managing the defense of EPA rules in petitions for review and other challenges. He also provides expert compliance counsel to large corporations.
David Chung acts in enforcement defense and litigation at both the district and appellate levels arising under a range of federal environmental and land use laws. He has notable experience working for trade associations.
Amanda Berman is sought out by clients for her ability to handle complex environmental litigation. She is particularly noted for her expertise in pesticides and emissions standards.
"Amanda is an excellent oral advocate. She is very good at working with co-defendant counsel and government lawyers."
Ranked Lawyers at
Crowell & Moring LLP
District of Columbia