Brooks M Smith
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Environment
Band 1
About
Provided by Brooks M Smith
Career
Brooks Smith represents an array of clients, including national and regional trade groups, ad hoc coalitions, electric utilities, coal companies, manufacturers, water and wastewater authorities, developers and farmers in matters arising under the Nation’s bedrock environmental laws, including NEPA, RCRA, ESA and CWA, as well as national rulemakings, policies and litigation, state permit proceedings and appeals, complex civil and criminal investigations, enforcement actions, and citizen lawsuits. In addition, Brooks counsels clients on internal compliance and assurance programs for a range of different industries. Brooks is focused on executing firm strategic initiatives focused on environmental markets, sustainability, energy, water, and compliance assurance.
Chambers Review
USA
Brooks Smith is particularly well known in the field of water law. He represents clients such as water treatment facilities, public sector organizations and coal companies in litigation and enforcement actions, as well as advising them on permitting and compliance issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brooks communicates clearly, manages expectations, challenges assumptions, and provides relevant guidance."
"He is very knowledgeable and very responsive."
"Brooks is simply the best."
"Brooks communicates clearly, manages expectations, challenges assumptions, and provides relevant guidance."
"He is very knowledgeable and very responsive."
"Brooks is simply the best."
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