Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Wisconsin
Band 1
About
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Environmental & Natural Resources law is not only complex and constantly evolving, but also highly technical. Michael Best’s team of environmental lawyers understands not only the law and the science of environmental regulations, but also our clients’ business needs and how to help achieve them.
We have more than a century of collective experience in environmental law, assisting with everything from compliance counseling to enforcement defense. Clients know they can count on us to give them strategic, proactive advice in succinct, understandable terms.
Members of our team have served in government, industry, trade associations, and utilities. We maintain relationships with key regulators and legislators at both the state and federal levels, and we work closely with technical staff and environmental consultants and experts.
Our experience, approach, and connections enable us to help clients find creative solutions that can transform risk into reward, such as cross-industry emissions agreements or converting waste into energy for sale.
We provide a complete range of services in the area of Environmental & Natural Resource law, including:
- Environmental Compliance Counseling, Permitting, & Advocacy
- Environmental Enforcement Defense & Litigation
- Climate Change & Sustainability
- Contaminated Property Development & Remediation
- Representation in Superfund Sites
- Managing Environmental Risk in Transactions
- Water Law and Regulation
Chambers Review
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP offers expert counsel on environment and natural resources law for clients in the agriculture, manufacturing, waste management, public and renewable energy sectors. The team is highly respected for its environmental litigation practice, as well as its expertise in compliance strategy and permitting. Michael Best represents a good choice of counsel on contaminated sites. The firm also frequently advises on air permitting matters. The team has notable competence counseling on climate change issues.
Work Highlights
- Michael Best & Friedrich LLP defended Graymont and Graymont Western Lime in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the Clean Air Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael Best & Friedrich provides unmatched expertise in environmental compliance matters."
"The team is experienced and instills confidence with its high professionalism."
"Michael Best & Friedrich provides unmatched expertise in environmental compliance matters."
"The team is experienced and instills confidence with its high professionalism."
Notable Practitioners
Todd Palmer is an expert in CAA matters, regularly working with clients, including to obtain permits and defend allegations of regulatory noncompliance. He represents clients including industrial manufacturers, utilities companies and downstream petroleum industry businesses.
"Todd may be the best outside counsel I have worked with. He is incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and professional. There's no one I'd rather have working for us on environmental matters."
"Todd Palmer is a subject matter expert who represents a tremendous resource for us."
"Todd is a very good air lawyer. There are only a few people who have that expertise. Todd is one of the few who does."
Eric Callisto holds strong expertise in a range of environmental matters, including wastewater treatment and environmental permitting.
Leah Hurtgen Ziemba is well regarded for her handling of environmental issues including compliance. She has notable experience in remediation, liability assessment, PFAS matters and environmental indemnity agreements.
"She knows the environmental programs in the state very well, in particular the water and waste programs."
"She is knowledgeable and solution oriented."
Taylor Fritsch is a senior associate who enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his enviromental practice, with notable expertise acting for manufacturing and agribusiness clients.
"Taylor has a strong base of industry and regulatory knowledge and is a quick study of the issues and potential resolution to the challenges our industry faces."
"Taylor always provides prompt and well-informed advice. He is an incredible asset to us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Wisconsin
Members
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
David Crass
Jordan Hemaidan
Joseph Olson
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Agriculture, including Dairy and Food Processing
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Ethanol and other Biofuel Producers
Forest & Paper
Foundries
Metal & Mining
Printers and Coaters
Refineries
Utilities
Waste Management Facilities
Water