Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 460 5000About
Provided by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Seyfarth’s environmental attorneys are counselors, advisers, negotiators, trial lawyers and appellate advocates with experience in all elements of environmental law, and we take a practical, efficient, hands-on approach to addressing environmental problems and risks.
With respect to compliance, enforcement and permitting, we represent a broad range of operations and activities including heavy industry, chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, explosives and propellants, solid and hazardous waste disposal, medium and light industrial manufacturing, ammonia and refrigerants, and tankers and transportation. We have extensive experience with solid waste disposal operations, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act permitting and compliance, brownfields development and liability issues associated with contaminated property. We address the full spectrum of compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters from those associated with local municipal requirements to complex federal cases.
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Chambers Review
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has a well-reputed practice known for the breadth of its capabilities in the environment space, encompassing litigation, compliance and transactional matters. Commended for its aptitude in the renewable energy, landfill and metals fields, as well as for its permitting know-how. Also highly regarded for its strong EPA and regulatory expertise.
Work Highlights
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP represented Foundry Steel Manufacturing Facilities in a case brought by USEPA Region 5 regarding fugitive emissions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Counsel at Seyfarth are extremely knowledgeable and experienced."
"The team provides very in-depth knowledge."
"Counsel at Seyfarth are extremely knowledgeable and experienced."
"The team provides very in-depth knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Jeryl Olson maintains a strong practice in environmental law, with a particular specialism in CAA compliance and permitting.
"Jeryl is a critical resource when we are in need of environmental counsel."
"Jeryl cuts to the point; she's concise and hits all the important notes."