Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Utah
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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 remains a clear market leader for environmental law in Utah. Deep bench of specialist attorneys includes several who have previously held posts with state and federal regulators. Covers all aspects of the field, with particular strengths in water rights, air quality compliance and issues arising from Utah's hazardous materials laws. Clients include municipalities and national corporations. Offers significant abilities handling litigation matters as well as providing regulatory advice.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Hart represented the State of Utah against the US Environmental Protection Agency in litigation regarding disagreement over the EPA's State Implementation Plan.
Strengths
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"They are very client-oriented. They are good at keeping the client in the loop and quick to react to client questions and requests."
"The quality is good and I have had very positive experiences with them."
"For every area where we had needs and questions, Holland & Hart has been able to provide a strong and qualified professionals to provide for us and point us in the right direction."
"They are very client-oriented. They are good at keeping the client in the loop and quick to react to client questions and requests."
"The quality is good and I have had very positive experiences with them."
"For every area where we had needs and questions, Holland & Hart has been able to provide a strong and qualified professionals to provide for us and point us in the right direction."
Notable Practitioners
Jody Williams is a highly esteemed practitioner with considerable expertise in water rights. She is well placed to handle mandates involving multiple states.
"Jody is very knowledgeable and is very personable and easy to work with."
Kevin Murray is a leading attorney in this space. He attracts praise for his expertise in environmental law and is particularly noted for his knowledge of contamination and remediation matters.
"Kevin is very knowledgeable in his area of environmental law. He is one of the best in the business at creating relationships with regulators and finding mutually acceptable solutions to tricky problems."
Ashley Peck has a strong environmental law practice with expertise in water and contamination matters. She regularly assists clients with disputes relating to oil spills.
"She is a top-notch attorney. A class act on all fronts."
"Ashley has provided both excellent service and results over the many years of having worked with her. She and her team have helped to provided clear direction and guidance through many matters, helping to position us for success. She is extremely responsive and a delight to work with."
"She provides good advice and is very knowledgeable. She is very practical, and knows how to get permits quickly, who to talk to and what regulation will look like in the future."
Emily Schilling is a respected practitioner recognized for her expertise in clean air issues. She handles compliance and permitting as well as agency enforcement proceedings.
"Emily is terrific. She is a top-level environmental attorney with particular expertise in Clean Air Act matters, and she easily gained the trust and respect of the client on our matters. She does all that while also leading their environmental and natural resources team, which is very impressive."
Shawn Welch frequently assists clients with disputes in the oil and gas sector. He also has experience handling contentious land use issues.
"Shawn is always professional and represents the interests of his clients well."
"We had a very positive experience with him. He is a very competent lawyer who was very clear in his explanation of how the case was unfolding."
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