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Kelley Drye represents clients in significant environmental matters in Texas and across the country.  We are nationally recognized for our work on some of the highest profile and most complex natural resource damages, environmental remediation, and contamination cases in the country.  Likewise, through sophisticated regulatory and commercial litigation practices, we are able to represent the interests of our clients in significant business and governmental issues.

We pride ourselves on being counselors: we learn our clients' businesses and provide value through informed judgment and sound advice.  Our regulatory work provides a platform for such counsel and enables us to guide our clients through difficult environmental regulatory and transactional matters.  Our decades of work for states, port authorities, railroads and local governmental clients also provide our lawyers with unmatched experience and perspective in tackling complex matters that often span litigation, administrative, and political forums.

Our litigators have the experience and depth necessary to represent our clients in the most complex of business disputes and litigation.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Texas

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is highlighted for its representation of both public and private sector clients in high-profile disputes, particularly those concerning water contamination and catastrophic events. The firm's attorneys are especially well versed in handling clean-up and liability matters related to port and railroad operations. Kelley Drye is particularly noted for its significant regulatory practice, which includes particular expertise in advising energy industry clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Kelly Drye & Warren LLP represents New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection in a suit against Solvay regarding PFAS contamination.

Strengths

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"Each member of their team is able to provide well-considered and substantive responses to questions and is very accessible to answer questions and provide updates."

Environment respondent
USA

"They are very engaged, knowledgeable and easy to work with."

Environment respondent
USA

"Kelley Drye & Warren has a strong and well-organized team that understands sophisticated litigation matters."

Environment respondent
USA

"The depth and breadth of Kelly Drye & Warren's team is exceptional. They have experts in multiple fields, ensuring top-notch, comprehensive legal advice."

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Bill Jackson
1
Bill Jackson
1
Band 1

Bill Jackson is widely recognized for his expertise on cases involving emerging contaminants.

"Bill is a leader in the environmental tort field and demonstrates exceptional skill in managing complex litigation matters."

"Bill pioneered the environmental practice in Texas."

"A brilliant strategist that excels in complex litigation by providing unique, clever solutions to difficult legal issues."

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3
John Gilmour
3
Band 3

John Gilmour is a go-to environmental litigator, sought out for his expertise on groundwater, surface waterways and mining sites.

"A precise, thoughtful and brilliant litigator. This is absolutely someone you want on your team."

"John has deep understanding on environmental cleanups and has provided quality advice on a wide range of issues."

"John provides excellent service and brings a deep knowledge and experience in complex environmental litigation to the team."

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Jennifer Barks
5
Jennifer Barks
5
Band 5

Jennifer Barks assists clients with responses to federal and state agency proceedings under the CAA and RCRA.

"Jennifer possesses a unique ability to persuasively distill extremely complicated issues to their core. A fantastic advocate that excels in brief writing and oral argument for us."

"Jennifer Barks is a top-notch counselor that brings a high level of sophistication to our ongoing legal matters."

"She's very smart and very diligent."

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Environment
Bill Jackson
1
Bill Jackson
1
Band 1
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3
John Gilmour
3
Band 3
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Jennifer Barks
5
Jennifer Barks
5
Band 5
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