Ranking tables

Environment | USA

Arizona

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes general corporate issues (eg, due diligence on mergers), the development of brownfield sites, and pollution issues. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions, which involve due diligence and environmental insurance issues.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP 5 Years Ranked
  2. Gallagher & Kennedy
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Band 2

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
    Ballard Spahr LLP 5 Years Ranked
  2. Snell & Wilmer LLP
    Snell & Wilmer LLP 6 Years Ranked
  3. Fennemore Craig
  4. Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP
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Band 1

  1. Christopher D Thomas
    Christopher D Thomas Perkins Coie LLP20 Years Ranked
  2. Shane Swindle
    Shane Swindle Perkins Coie LLP8 Years Ranked
  3. Carla A ConsoliMay, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C.
  4. David WallisGallagher & Kennedy
  5. Karen S GaylordJennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP
  6. Norman D JamesDorsey & Whitney LLP
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Band 2

  1. David J Armstrong
    David J Armstrong Ballard Spahr LLP12 Years Ranked
  2. Chris S LeasonGallagher & Kennedy
  3. Eric L. HiserJorden Hiser & Joy PLC
  4. J Stanton CurryGallagher & Kennedy
  5. Lee DeckerGallagher & Kennedy

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Environment
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie LLP is a deeply respected national firm with increasing market activity involving groundwater contamination, water quality litigation and permitting. Mining and natural resources are further areas of expertise. The firm also has in-depth experience acting for clients in personal hazardous substance litigation.
  2. Gallagher & Kennedy
    Environment
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
    2
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Environment
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ballard Spahr LLP is especially noted for its capabilities in environmental litigation. Clients benefit from its additional expertise in handling complex regulatory and transactional matters in areas such as contaminations and solar projects. The team is experienced in negotiating regulatory issues for clients as well as air quality permitting. Its compact Phoenix environmental team combines local expertise with access to the firm's broad national resources. It is also skilled acting on land use matters, including those relating to brownfield developments and contaminated properties.
  2. Snell & Wilmer LLP
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    Snell & Wilmer LLP
    Environment
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Snell & Wilmer LLP is recommended for its expertise in handling a wide range of environmental and permitting work in the areas of air quality, water quality, land use and zoning. It is also highly experienced in related litigation. The firm serves a range of public and private entities, including real estate developers and electricity companies. It often advises clients on permitting and regulatory issues before federal agencies and departments. The group has expert understanding of matters associated with brownfield redevelopments.
  3. Fennemore Craig
    Environment
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP
    Environment
    2024 | Band 2