Environment

Williams, Weese, Pepple & Ferguson is a strong choice for energy industry clients, offering ample capability across a range of contentious and noncontentious regulatory matters. Strengths of the firm include permitting work and related issues, as well as air quality and climate regulation matters.

"They have an excellent understanding of Colorado's particular state issues and how they fit into the national picture. They are good at quickly spotting issues and making good recommendations to clients."

"Williams, Weese, Pepple & Ferguson is very responsive and has quality work product."

Williams Weese acted as lead counsel for Western Midstream Partners in litigation over its decision to shut down a 900-mile gas pipeline system.

Jennifer Biever is highly regarded for the assistance she provides to clients from the energy industry on matters pertaining to environmental regulation and permitting, with notable strength in air quality regulation. "Jennifer is a strong leader and truly a "lawyer's lawyer". She is absolutely the person you want representing your company in air-related regulatory and permitting matters. She is the best of the best." "An incredibly smart lawyer who does a great job relating to clients and bringing advice that meets the needs of the business." "Jennifer has a very detailed understanding of regulatory law and potential impacts that can be quickly and easily utilized in proposed rulemakings."

Zeke Williams is experienced in handling a range of contentious environmental matters for clients in the natural resources sector. He is particularly noted for his focus on federal public lands. "Zeke is a very good public lands lawyer."

Carlos Romo has notable experience advising clients on a range of transactional and regulatory issues. He is well versed in contamination and permitting matters. "Carlos has terrific expertise in environmental law and the Clean Air Act. He is very responsive to inquiries and always keeps us well informed of case and regulatory developments."