Lewis B Jones
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Environment
Band 2
About
Provided by Lewis B Jones
Practice Areas
Lewis Jones is a nationally recognized expert in environmental law, specializing in water, natural resources, and infrastructure development. He advises water utilities on water supply and wastewater issues, environmental compliance, permitting, and fee setting; helps clients obtain and defend permits to build infrastructure; and assists with a wide range of issues relating to the civil works and regulatory programs of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Lewis is experienced in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on reservoir permitting and management, contracting and licensing, and matters relating to wetlands and endangered species. With a Master’s degree in ecology, extensive experience with the permitting and environmental review processes, and a record of success in court, Lewis is adept at finding strategic solutions to difficult legal and environmental problems to achieve his clients goals.
Chambers Review
USA
Lewis Jones of Jones Fortuna LP is renowned for his specialty in water law. He uses his expertise to advise industrial clients and local governments on a range of issues, including permitting matters for large-scale projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He brings a depth of legal knowledge, history, contacts, relationships, experiences, vision of potential outcomes and strategy that has proven very valuable to our issues."
"Lewis is very knowledgeable and has the ability to see multiple perspectives and be prepared for them all. He is also great to work with."
"He brings a depth of legal knowledge, history, contacts, relationships, experiences, vision of potential outcomes and strategy that has proven very valuable to our issues."
"Lewis is very knowledgeable and has the ability to see multiple perspectives and be prepared for them all. He is also great to work with."
