Environment
USA Guide 2024 : South Carolina
Band 1
About
Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
We put our creativity and experience to work for you when you need help
- navigating environmental regulation
- defending claims by agencies, environmental groups, or citizens
- reacting to natural disaster and catastrophic releases
- identifying, evaluating and negotiating liabilities in transactions and effectively allocating liability
Experience with complex issues and cases has prepared us to be strong, creative advocates for environmental disputes
We have defended clients in administrative appeals, civil and criminal suits (including citizen suits and suits by NGOs), which were based on federal and state constitutions, CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, groundwater and wetlands protection, Clean Air Act, toxic tort, personal injury, exposure, property devaluation, property rights, takings, condemnation, zoning, land use and all other common law theories and principles
Our clients span diverse industries
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Agricultural chemicals, maintenance vehicles, lawn equipment and hand tools
Appliances (commercial and residential)
Automotive and automotive parts
Biomass and other alternative energy producers
Ceramics
Chemicals and specialty chemical manufacturers, processors, and suppliers
Consumer products
Electrical and lighting
Pesticides and pesticide devices
Pharmaceutical drugs and devices
Plastics and Polymers
Recreational vehicles
Textiles
Commercial waste management and recyclers
Asbestos
C&D
Coal ash
Scrap metal
Solid and hazardous waste
Used oil
Tires
Waste-to-energy
Construction
Chambers Review
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP continues to offer a full-service package to clients in environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, litigation and transactions. The firm features a team of distinguished attorneys with extensive expertise in various aspects of environmental law, including clean air and wetland issues. It represents clients in manufacturing, real estate development and energy, among other industries.
Work Highlights
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough represented Hyundai Motor Group in the issuance of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration air permit, as well as the implementation of this permit for the construction of an electric vehicle facility in Bryan County, Georgia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is incredibly supportive, effectively guiding us through the intricacies of the US legal system."
"The law firm has impressive business understanding and depth of legal expertise."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has a personable approach to clients and is flexible."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is incredibly supportive, effectively guiding us through the intricacies of the US legal system."
"The law firm has impressive business understanding and depth of legal expertise."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has a personable approach to clients and is flexible."
Notable Practitioners
Bernard Hawkins is experienced in environmental issues pertaining to air quality and waste management, including hazardous waste. His broad practice includes advising on permitting and compliance matters, as well as representing clients in environmental litigation.
"Bernard is expert in the field and a clear communicator. He provides practical advice that is easy to execute."
"He is very smart and experienced."
"Bernard is one of the best environmental regulatory lawyers in the country. He is exceptional."
Newman Jackson Smith has a strong reputation for his environmental practice, which focuses on the regulatory and permitting aspects of major development projects.
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