Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Idaho
Band 1
Contact number
+1 208 342 5000About
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 a go-to practice regularly acting on high-profile matters both within Idaho and out of state. It is experienced representing clients before various administrative bodies, including the Interior Board of Land Appeals, EPA and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The practice regularly advises on endangered species and wildlife regulation, Native American land rights and the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs. The firm also routinely represents clients from a wide array of industries, including municipalities, pharmaceuticals and energy companies.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Hart assisted Mountain Valley Pipeline with ongoing federal permitting issues and litigation challenges for its proposed 304-mile natural gas pipeline in Virginia and West Virginia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their work is timely, well researched and articulated with precision."
"Their work is timely, well researched and articulated with precision."
Notable Practitioners
Murray Feldman is recognized for his expert counsel on compliance with, and litigation arising from, legislation such as the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. He also advises on permitting concerns.
"Murray is the best environmental lawyer that I know."
William Myers has extensive experience which includes advising clients on public land, energy and natural resources concerns such as administrative proceedings, compliance and permitting.
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Hart LLP
Idaho