Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 1
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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 team Washington is known for its work involving contaminated site remediation and litigation, project development and permitting, and compliance counseling.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie is a leader in the market, renowned for the breadth and depth of its environment practice. The firm has substantial experience in environmental and natural resources litigation, contaminated site remediation, project permitting and development, and regulatory compliance. The team's expertise cuts across sectors including energy, transportation and aerospace, and covers matters spanning water and air quality, climate change and waste management. Its lawyers draw upon the firm's integrated national platform to represent multinational corporations throughout the USA.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie represented Kaiser Aluminum in its appeal of an NPDES water discharge permit before the Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board.
Strengths
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"The attorneys at Perkins are some of the most thoughtful and strategic legal partners I have worked with."
"Perkins Coie has a deep bench of qualified attorneys. They complement one another and function as a team to support our various needs."
"The service at Perkins is unparalleled on all levels."
"The attorneys at Perkins are some of the most thoughtful and strategic legal partners I have worked with."
"Perkins Coie has a deep bench of qualified attorneys. They complement one another and function as a team to support our various needs."
"The service at Perkins is unparalleled on all levels."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Schneider has a strong track record of advising clients on the remediation of contaminated sites, including handling related litigation.
"Mark is outstanding in every respect."
"Mark is known to be the absolute best in the business."
"He is one of the best attorneys I've worked with."
John Iani is a well-regarded environmental lawyer. As a former regional director of the EPA, he is a strong choice for clients seeking representation before government agencies and regulators.
Karen McGaffey is a talented environmental lawyer. She frequently advises clients on environmental issues arising out of energy and natural resources projects.
"Karen is very good at being the voice of calm and reason for her clients."
"She is a very capable and well-respected environment lawyer."
Meredith Weinberg has a wealth of experience including litigation involving cleanup of environmentally impacted properties.
"Meredith is a great and knowledgeable attorney."
"Meredith is a very experienced litigator. She is extremely tenacious and excellent in court."
"Not only does Meredith know the law, but she also provides excellent strategic advice to her clients."
Michael Dunning is an experienced attorney with a strong environmental practice. He regularly advises clients on Superfund disputes and the remediation of contaminated sites.
"Mike provides us with creative yet measured advice whenever we ask his counsel. He thinks of every scenario and includes it in his response."
"Mike is very engaged, client-focused and strategic."
Katherine Page is particularly highlighted for her representation of clients in complex contaminated site litigation.
"One of the best things about Katie is her ability to consider problems from all angles."
"Katherine is extremely strategic, responsive, engaged and proactive."
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