Steven A Burns
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Environment
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(205) 226-8736Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Steven A Burns
Practice Areas
Environmental & Natural Resources
Professional Memberships
National Waterways Conference (NWC), Counsel and Secretary
NWC Legislative Policy Committee, Chair
Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), Alabama Chapter Board of Directors, Three-Time Past Chair
Career
Steven Burns advises clients on coal ash, waste and contamination, waterways, environmental justice, air and water quality, wetlands, protected species, and natural resources. He advises electric utilities and businesses on managing their waste and chemical obligations, including coal ash, and respond to regulation and legal risk. Additionally, Steven counsels clients under all the major statutes including the Clean Water Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Superfund program (CERCLA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
Rhodes College
B.A., cum laude
Chambers Review
USA
Steven Burns has substantial expertise in environmental regulatory, compliance and litigation. He has a special focus on the representation of power companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Steven is a lawyer's lawyer. He understands the needs of his clients, providing sound and measured counseling."
"Steven covers multiple areas and is extremely engaged."
"Steven is a lawyer's lawyer. He understands the needs of his clients, providing sound and measured counseling."
"Steven covers multiple areas and is extremely engaged."