Environment
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP offers a well-rounded team that provides a broad range of environmental services. Notable experience lies in CEQA, hazardous waste and emissions regulatory matters. It is strengthened by a significant litigation team which handles a range of toxic tort claims and enforcement actions. Noted recent activity in connection with climate change matters and air quality regulatory matters. The firm advises a range of clients, with particular insight into the transportation and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP represented dozens of clients, including Chevron and Costco, in defense of enforcement actions instituted by environmental agencies alleging violation of various environmental laws related to air quality.
Strengths
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"All the attorneys are top-notch and they're just so responsive, with fantastic work product. They really know when they need to put us first and deliver top-notch analysis and results."
"Pillbury's depth of knowledge is superb. There is constant communication and it is readily accessible."
"All the attorneys are top-notch and they're just so responsive, with fantastic work product. They really know when they need to put us first and deliver top-notch analysis and results."
"Pillbury's depth of knowledge is superb. There is constant communication and it is readily accessible."
Notable Practitioners
Margaret Rosegay has a prominent environmental practice, covering the full range of state and federal environmental statutes. She advises on compliance, permitting and regulatory issues affecting a wide range of industries, with demonstrable experience in hazardous waste matters.
"She has incredible expertise across a variety of areas, great at making connections with external counsel and ensuring we're well taken care of as clients."
"She understands the issues and provides excellent advice and strategy."
Mark Elliott is highly regarded for his work in the Superfund, toxic tort, Proposition 65, CWA and CEQA areas. He often represents clients in the transportation sector. He leads the firm's environmental and natural resources team.
"He's very knowledgeable on SEQA; he is an expert on this statute and its implementation."
"Mark is super responsive and intelligent. His strategic thinking is also impressive; he formulates and adjusts his game plan in real time."
"Mark Elliott is very good in both regulatory and litigation contexts, he is technically sophisticated and has strong interpersonal skills."