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Environment: Litigation | USA

Illinois

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.

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Band 1
  1. Bruce White
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    Bruce White
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    "He can maintain calm and patience when different parties have opposing views on matters. He's developed the necessary skills for good lawyering and leadership. He has a unique seasoned practice and things don't ruffle him because he sees them coming."
  2. Jennifer T Nijman
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    Jennifer T Nijman
    Nijman Franzetti LLP
    Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Nijman is respected for the strength of her practice in environmental law, which sees her engaged in a variety of cases including coal ash and CERCLA litigation.
  3. Mark R Ter Molen
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    Mark R Ter Molen
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Mark Ter Molen routinely acts in large environmental class actions involving damage to property and personal injury claims.
  4. Mary Rose Alexander
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    Mary Rose Alexander
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Mary Rose Alexander handles high-stakes environmental litigation on behalf of a range of clients, including local authorities and companies in the chemical and energy sectors.
  5. Susan M Franzetti
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    Susan M Franzetti
    Nijman Franzetti LLP
    Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Susan Franzetti assists clients with the full range of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, litigation and compliance advice. She has particular experience acting on behalf of clients in remedial investigations, as well as defending them in CAA and CWA suits.
  6. Timothy S Bishop
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    Timothy S Bishop
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Timothy Bishop is a highly experienced litigator with significant experience in cases concerning the CAA and the CWA. He is also noted for his strong appellate practice.
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Band 2
  1. Ann M Zwick
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    Ann M Zwick
    Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
    Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ann Zwick of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has considerable experience in environmental regulatory issues including compliance and permitting. She possesses complimentary strength in litigation.
  2. Byron Taylor
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    Byron Taylor
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    "Byron can figure out the regulations and make sure the nuances are known. He provides excellent regulatory advice on complex issues and is well respected by the regulators. He's a pleasure to work with."
  3. Joseph F Madonia
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    Joseph F Madonia
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Joseph Madonia is well regarded in the market for his litigation expertise. He has significant experience in acting for global chemical companies and is adept at handling large class actions involving soil and groundwater contamination issues.
  4. Steven Siros
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    Steven Siros
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Steven Siros comes recommended for his strong environmental litigation practice, which includes CERCLA and RCRA cases as well as insurance disputes.
  5. Susan E. Brice
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    Susan E. Brice
    Nijman Franzetti LLP
    Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Susan Brice is an experienced environmental lawyer whose practice encompasses a range of environmental litigation, including toxic torts as well as representing clients in superfund work.
  6. Eric E Boyd
    Thompson Coburn LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    Daniel Deeb
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Daniel Deeb is recognized for his expertise in environmental matters, particularly concerning coal, water and air. He supports clients on enforcement actions and investigations too.
  2. Gabriel M Rodriguez
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    Gabriel M Rodriguez
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Gabriel Rodriguez acts for clients in the manufacturing and energy sectors on a range of contentious matters, including CWA disputes and coal ash litigation.
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    Josh More
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Josh More often appears in court for clients on litigation concerning different environmental media, including air and water.
  4. Karl R Heisler
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    Karl R Heisler
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Karl Heisler is adept at representing clients in a range of complex litigious matters, particularly under CAA, OSHA and CERCLA.
  5. Kristen L. Gale
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    Kristen L. Gale
    Nijman Franzetti LLP
    Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Overall she's highly effective, but also gifted with an amazing memory and ability to recall and manage a large volume of material and matter details."
  6. Nancy J Rich
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    Nancy J Rich
    Katten
    Katten | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Nancy Rich of Katten remains a popular choice for clients seeking advice on a wide range of environmental issues, including litigation, regulatory and compliance matters.
  7. Philip L. Comella
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    Philip L. Comella
    Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
    Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    "Phil does a great job of working with us and our customers, municipalities and regulatory agencies. He's respectful but assertive and protective of our business and conscious of our needs."
  8. Russell Selman
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    Russell Selman
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Russell Selman has significant experience in representing clients in a range of environmental disputes. He has notable expertise advising companies with Superfund sites.
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    Thomas Dimond
    Ice Miller LLP | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Thomas Dimond of Ice Miller LLP is noted in the market for his litigation expertise. He represents clients in a wide range of matters, including CAA issues and CERCLA litigation.
  10. Andrew H Perellis
    Perellis & Associates LLC | Environment: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3