Environment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 3
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Environmental law in North Carolina is a maze of ever-changing and increasingly challenging regulations which requires experienced legal advisors. The management of these complex demands is critical to businesses because of the direct impact on their operations, finances, personnel and sustainability. Our clients include national and international companies as well as large and medium-size businesses throughout North Carolina and the Southeast, representing a diverse list of industries.
Our sophisticated team of environmental lawyers includes attorneys who have practiced at some of the nation’s largest law firms and have worked at regulatory agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Justice and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. This group of experienced environmental attorneys has a keen grasp on the law, with an insider’s perspective of the process and strong relationships with state and federal regulators. Additionally, members of our team have significant environmental litigation experience, including some of the largest state and federal Superfund cost recovery actions in the United States.
We are a full-service business and litigation law firm and provide legal counsel in such related areas as OSHA, Construction, Real Estate Development, Energy and Renewable Energy, Commercial Contracts, Employment, Labor and Human Resources, and Government Affairs.
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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan has a well-regarded team with expertise across contentious and noncontentious environmental matters, including enforcement proceedings, transactions and permitting. It offers particular strength in brownfield redevelopment, as well as areas such as CERCLA and deals involving solar power facilities. The team is skilled at handling complex cost recovery disputes.
Work Highlights
- Smith Anderson provides Southern Company with compliance counseling, transactional and enforcement support. They also support on the investigation and remedial action of a legacy site.
Strengths
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"Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan is one of the most respected firms in North Carolina. They help us solve problems before they materialize."
"Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan is one of the most respected firms in North Carolina. They help us solve problems before they materialize."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Parascandola maintains a wide-ranging practice in the area of environmental law. He counsels clients on environmental compliance, enforcement defense and related OSHA concerns.
"Stephen's super-responsive; he's good about managing his clients and checking if I need more information or assistance."
"He has a really good depth of knowledge and experience."
David Berry is noted for his strength in environmental compliance and transactional due diligence. He acts for clients in the energy sector, among others.
"I really enjoy working with David; he provides good client service."
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