Environment: Water Rights
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Snell & Wilmer’s Natural Resources group is involved in all aspects of the following sectors: mining; utility; water treatment; water rights; land use/reuse; forestry; drones; etc.
Compliance/Regulatory:
- Environment, energy and product regulation
- Permitting and regulatory issues brought before EPA, FERC and other federal agencies and departments
- CWA, CAA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, Interior Department statutes and emergencies from spills or accidents
Brownfield Redevelopment: Attorneys represent sellers and purchasers of environmentally impaired properties in obtaining regulatory closure or no further action status by drafting and negotiating prospective purchaser agreements, voluntary cleanup agreements, environmental covenants, site management plans, RCRA corrective action permits, institutional controls and deed and land use covenants and restrictions.
Mining Industry Services: Snell & Wilmer provides quality legal counsel to clients in the mining industry, including quarries, mines, investors, landowners and third-party mining-related businesses. The firm’s mining industry attorneys provide services relating to the financing and development of projects in the exploration, extraction, processing, transportation and sale of non-ferrous and precious metals, coal and other minerals.
Water: The firm’s attorneys advise clients on water rights adjudications, on the sale, lease and transfer of water rights, and in water rights litigation.
Chambers Review
Snell & Wilmer LLP is recommended for its expertise in handling a wide range of environmental and permitting work in the areas of air quality, water quality, land use and zoning. It is also highly experienced in related litigation. The firm serves a range of public and private entities, including real estate developers and electricity companies. It often advises clients on permitting and regulatory issues before federal agencies and departments. The group has expert understanding of matters associated with brownfield redevelopments.
Notable Practitioners
Lucas Narducci is particularly active for clients in the mining industry, advising on surface water and mineral rights and permitting issues. He also represents clients in investigations related to remediation programs and in ownership litigation.
William Staudenmaier is regularly involved in the acquisition and protection of water rights for industrial and agricultural users. He also assists clients with permitting issues.
Mitchell Klein offers strength in contentious mandates related to environmental issues, covering permitting and remedial action disputes. He also advises on matters involving the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
Patrick Paul has particular expertise in environmental litigation, including asbestos and pollution claims. He is also noted for his regulatory compliance capabilities.
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