Environment
USA Guide 2024 : South Carolina
Band 2
Contact number
+1 864 242 8200About
Provided by Wyche, P.A.
Environmental law is a rapidly changing field, where governing authorities are highly technical and risks can be difficult to assess. Our environmental and sustainability practice group assists clients in navigating the complex maze of environmental laws and proactively seeking ways to improve business practices. Our practice covers many areas including Environmental Litigation, Natural Resources Conservation, Regulatory Compliance, Enforcement, and Permitting, Development & Rehabilitation, and Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Development.
Lawyers in the firm’s environmental & sustainability practice group are widely recognized for their success in the area. Tommy Wyche was the first recipient of the American Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Environmental and Resources Stewardship. Greg English is a contributing author to Environmental Law in South Carolina, and Rita Bolt Barker serves as adjunct faculty at Furman University, where she teaches Environmental Law. Additionally, members of the practice group are active in the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, the South Carolina Bar Association Environmental Section, Urban Land Institute, US Green Building Council, the City of Greenville’s Green Ribbon Advisory Council and Brownfields Task Force, and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Issues Committee.
Chambers Review
Wyche has a respected environmental group that undertakes a wide variety of litigation and corporate work for clients in the area. The firm features broad expertise in matters including conservation, state and federal environmental regulations and issues relating to real estate developments. Its lawyers are experienced in handling regulatory compliance, enforcement and permitting, as well as environmental due diligence with respect to M&A.
Work Highlights
- Wyche advised Affordable Upstate’s affiliate SAHA N Franklin on the negotiation of a Voluntary Cleanup Contract for the redevelopment of a contaminated property with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wyche is very much in tune with the environmental business in which its clients operate."
"Wyche is very responsive to clients and regulatory issues."
"The law firm has unquestionable ability to handle complex matters."
"Wyche is very much in tune with the environmental business in which its clients operate."
"Wyche is very responsive to clients and regulatory issues."
"The law firm has unquestionable ability to handle complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Rita Barker regularly advises on compliance with environmental regulations as well as defending clients against permitting challenges and enforcement actions. She has further expertise in transactional due diligence concerning environmental risk.
"Rita has a depth of knowledge and expertise that puts her among the top environmental lawyers in South Carolina. She is thorough in her research, analysis and writing in the litigation forum."
"Rita is a great listener, outside-the-box thinker and a phenomenal communicator."
"Rita provides exemplary client service and has a very sophisticated environmental practice."
Gregory English largely focuses on contentious environment matters. He has experience in representing clients in both state and federal courts as well as defending them during investigative proceedings and remediation matters.
"Gregory provides sage and high-level advice."
"Gregory has a wealth of knowledge and is a very capable counsel."
