Environment
USA Guide 2024 : South Carolina
Band 1
Contact number
+1 803 771 8900Chambers Review
Maynard Nexsen offers clients a preeminent South Carolina environmental law team, fielding a formidable bench of attorneys who offer deep expertise in the area. The firm continues to provide various major clients with top-notch representation across matters such as regulatory compliance and enforcement, as well as permitting and transactions. It can advise on a wide range of environmental concerns, including air and water quality and the management of hazardous waste. The group also represents clients in toxic torts and other environmental litigation.
Work Highlights
- Maynard Nexsen advised S&T Grading & Excavating in relation to permitting for a class two expansion of a landfill.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maynard Nexsen is very aware of pending new and updated regulatory changes with the potential to impact our industry."
"The team handles complex matters in a very practical manner."
"The Maynard Nexsen team is knowledgeable and effective."
"Maynard Nexsen is very aware of pending new and updated regulatory changes with the potential to impact our industry."
"The team handles complex matters in a very practical manner."
"The Maynard Nexsen team is knowledgeable and effective."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Lavender has extensive experience in handling environmental permitting and regulatory matters for clients in the manufacturing, waste management and real estate sectors, among others.
"Thomas is very knowledgeable about environmental regulatory programs. He offers a high level of customer service."
Mary Shahid specializes in issues related to coastal property as well as water permitting concerns and has significant experience in handling administrative appeals.
"Mary Shahid is highly experienced, knows the field well and is effective at engaging with different agencies."
Joan Hartley adroitly assists clients with a broad array of environmental matters, providing regulatory and permitting advice as well as handling compliance issues.
"Joan is an outstanding communicator."
Michael Traynham is well versed in handling environmental regulatory and permitting matters. He assists public entities, as well as private companies.
"Michael Traynham provides impressive representation and is particularly effective at writing briefs and formulating legal strategies in response to dynamic challenges."
"I am very happy with Michael's responsiveness and knowledge of environmental matters."