Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 2
Contact number
+1 713 615 8500Chambers Review
McGinnis Lochridge offers expert counsel for an impressive roster of clients from the energy, chemical, and oil and gas industries. The firm is highly adept at handling complex air, water and waste proceedings before key environmental regulatory agencies. McGinnis Lochridge boasts a formidable team with strengths in compliance and enforcement matters, including extensive due diligence and environmental audits. The firm is also noted for sophisticated litigation expertise, particularly with regard to permitting decisions.
Work Highlights
- McGinnis Lochridge represent the Texas Water Supply Company in all environmental aspects of the development, transportation and sale of 30,000 acre-feet of water.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McGinnis's are our go-to firm for environmental law. We find them to be disciplined in the requirements of the law with the technical capabilities to work with regulators while keeping a flexible approach."
"They're great: they're very thorough, detailed and responsive partners."
"Very strong knowledge in air permitting and able to handle court cases up from inception through appeals and Texas Supreme Court."
"McGinnis's are our go-to firm for environmental law. We find them to be disciplined in the requirements of the law with the technical capabilities to work with regulators while keeping a flexible approach."
"They're great: they're very thorough, detailed and responsive partners."
"Very strong knowledge in air permitting and able to handle court cases up from inception through appeals and Texas Supreme Court."
Notable Practitioners
Derek Seal works with utilities sector clients on air, water and waste issues. He also advises clients in the oil and gas and chemical sectors.
"Derek has provided strong, responsive and timely service to us."
"He knows the regulations well and communicates very well."
Keith Courtney has a broad environmental practice with an especially strong reputation for air and water quality work. He handles permitting and enforcement proceedings as well as litigation. He is particularly noted for his knowledge of the issues facing chemical companies.
"Keith is very attentive to the client and is always accessible."
"Keith is an expert in his field with an unparalleled grasp of issues before state regulatory agencies."
Lisa Dyar focuses her practice on state and federal air quality regulation. She often counsels industrial clients on permitting and compliance. She is further noted for handling environmental litigation.
"She is highly sophisticated, has vision seldom seen with outside counsel and makes sure that the firm provides excellent client service."
"She is always willing to jump in and assist the client as needed."
"She is very knowledgeable and efficient and works well with regulators."
Ranked Lawyers at
McGinnis Lochridge
Texas