Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
With more than 100 environment and natural resources attorneys in offices across the United States, our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to clients navigating the complex statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and natural resource law. We advise, we litigate, and we help shape environmental policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Our team has the experience, depth and breadth to address any environmental or natural resource issue confronting our clients, serving a wide range of industries.
Our Washington DC team is a recognized market leader with a deep bench of experienced attorneys who are leaders in providing services to clients for permitting, policy, property right acquisition, royalty determination and litigation in all courts for the access to, and development or use of, public land and resources. Our team works with project developers and other interested parties in environmental review, permitting and litigation for major projects, including renewable energy projects, onshore and offshore oil and gas projects, highway and transit projects, water resource development projects, and projects on Indian and federal lands. Our infrastructure project permitting and development practice has the unique ability to assist developers from the initiation of project development through litigation challenging the project approvals.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie fields an experienced group of practitioners who handle a wide range of matters, including enforcement proceedings, litigation, compliance and due diligence matters. The firm stands out for its expertise in natural resources and endangered species issues. Perkins Coie is regularly engaged by clients in the refining industry and by developers in relation to transportation and renewable energy infrastructure projects. The team offers environmental services in corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie represented ATC, ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative in federal litigation regarding the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Project, a significant high-voltage electric transmission project spanning Iowa and Wisconsin.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I haven't dealt with a more competent team that can excel in all environmental fields."
"Perkins Coie has nationally recognized experts in renewable fuel standards, a highly complex area of the law, as well as in environmental issues."
"If we need an answer ASAP, we get it."
"I haven't dealt with a more competent team that can excel in all environmental fields."
"Perkins Coie has nationally recognized experts in renewable fuel standards, a highly complex area of the law, as well as in environmental issues."
"If we need an answer ASAP, we get it."
Notable Practitioners
Firm managing partner William Malley handles environmental matters for clients engaged in projects in the transportation sector.
LeAnn Johnson-Koch is noted for her representation of energy sector clients in enforcement, rulemaking and permitting proceedings, with notable strength in CAA matters.
"LeAnn is nationally recognized as an expert in renewable fuels and petroleum industry Clean Air Act issues."
"LeAnn is my favorite outside counsel to work with and has become a huge part of my team."
Alexandra Bromer acts for energy sector clients in environmental compliance proceedings. She is notable for her CAA expertise and highly regarded for her knowledge of petroleum refining, environmental justice and ESG issues.
"Alex has exceptionally deep, substantive expertise in the regulations impacting petroleum refiners, with a particular focus on the Clean Air Act and its state counterparts."
Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP
District of Columbia