Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Colorado
Band 2
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Provided by Holland & Hart LLP
Environmental laws are among the most complex. We help clients comply with regulations, and build solutions that support their businesses.
Environmental law is a cornerstone of Holland & Hart. Our team of more than 100 environmental attorneys develops solutions that enable clients to successfully operate within complex and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Not only does our team have experience in virtually all environmental and natural resources statutes, we actively foster and maintain relationships with federal and state regulators and policymakers throughout the country. Many of our environmental attorneys have served in key policy development and enforcement roles with federal and state agencies, including the EPA. We have the credibility with decision-makers needed to resolve conflicting interpretations of regulations and develop innovative solutions that allow clients to achieve their business objectives.
Known for building strategies that protect and further clients’ interests, we help at all stages of project development and operation in environmental and natural resource matters. From rulemaking and legislative advocacy, to compliance counseling, to navigating complex permit approval processes, to defending multimillion-dollar enforcement and citizen suit actions, Holland & Hart delivers solutions to routine challenges and landmark environmental matters.
Chambers Review
Holland & Hart is well equipped to provide advice to clients on a range of environmental matters. The firm features attorneys who are experienced in a broad array of issues, including permitting, compliance, enforcement actions and litigation. The team represents clients on the ESA and related issues.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Hart represented Mountain Valley Pipeline in federal permitting and litigation issues arising from a proposed 304-mile natural gas pipeline in Virginia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The entire team at Holland & Hart LLP is always quick to respond, communicative throughout the process and effective at closing the issue with any other party that is involved."
"We have been nothing but impressed, they really help us think around corners and its strategic analysis really stands out."
"The entire team at Holland & Hart LLP is always quick to respond, communicative throughout the process and effective at closing the issue with any other party that is involved."
"We have been nothing but impressed, they really help us think around corners and its strategic analysis really stands out."
Notable Practitioners
James Spaanstra is distinguished for his handling of a range of environmental matters, including counseling in enforcement and compliance issues, as well as in transactions.
"James Spaanstra is hardworking, charming and a very good client representative."
Lynn Kornfeld is well regarded for her ability to handle compliance and enforcement issues, including CERCLA matters. She has notable experience in advising clients on issues concerning the Clean Water Act.
"Lynn is very effective and especially knowledgeable about Colorado environmental law."
"Very bright and thorough, a great environmental lawyer with very good client skills."
Sandra Snodgrass represents clients in a range of environmental issues, with an emphasis on NEPA and protected wildlife. She is routinely called upon to advise on permitting and regulatory matters.
"Sandra is so conscientious, it's amazing. Never have I been involved with such a good lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Hart LLP
Colorado