Experienced in permitting large projects, advising on challenging contaminated sites and litigating sophisticated matters, and valued for high-performance and standard-setting regulatory compliance and auditing programs, Perkins Coie navigates clients across the complicated statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and natural resource law in the United States.
Experienced in permitting large projects, advising on challenging contaminated sites and litigating sophisticated matters, and valued for high-performance and standard-setting regulatory compliance and auditing programs, Perkins Coie navigates clients across the complicated statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and natural resource law in the United States.
Our more than 100 environment and natural resources attorneys have been tested and proven on complex and novel disputes and enforcement actions nationwide. We focus our counsel in these key areas:
- Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
- Remediation and Development of Contaminated Properties
- Project Permitting and Development
- Environmental Litigation
- Policy, Legislation and Rulemaking
Our more than 100 environment and natural resources attorneys have been tested and proven on complex and novel disputes and enforcement actions nationwide. We focus our counsel in these key areas:
- Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
- Remediation and Development of Contaminated Properties
- Project Permitting and Development
- Environmental Litigation
- Policy, Legislation and Rulemaking
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We advise, we litigate and we help shape environmental policy at the federal, state and local levels. Our team has the experience, depth and breadth to address any environmental or natural resource issue confronting our clients in a wide range of industries.
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Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Perkins Coie’s environmental lawyers set the standard for realistic, cost-effective performance. We provide comprehensive counsel in areas such as:
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Remediation and Development of Contaminated Properties
We represent clients across the country on some of the most challenging contaminated sites. From voluntary cleanups to multiparty Superfund site litigation, our deep experience in regulatory counseling, problem-solving, assessing environmental risk, negotiating with federal, state and local agencies and litigating cleanup cases encompasses every facet of contaminated properties. Our work includes:
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Project Permitting and Development
Perkins Coie lawyers assist clients in obtaining all sorts of environmental and land use permits, as well as helping both public and private sector clients with the permitting and environmental review for major infrastructure projects.
Our team is experienced in virtually every sector, including solar and wind projects, transmission lines, mining projects, highway and transit projects, port developments, and water storage and supply projects. We offer a thorough understanding of environmental reviews and permitting requirements, including:
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Environmental Litigation
We are known for successfully litigating some of the most significant environmental and natural resource cases in the nation. Our environmental litigation attorneys regularly appear before federal and state trial courts, appellate courts and administrative tribunals on a range of matters, from challenges and administrative approvals to complex, multiparty cleanup cases. Our litigation experience includes:
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Policy, Legislation and Rulemaking
Our clients are actively involved in environmental and natural resources legislation and rulemakings, and they look to our attorneys for support. We work with our clients to develop and advocate for or against legislative proposals and continually monitor relevant legislative developments.
In the regulatory arena, we are often called upon to assist clients with submitting comments on proposed regulations and assessing potential impacts. Our lawyers frequently appear before federal agencies—including the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency, among others—on policy issues affecting the businesses and projects of our clients.
Environmental, Social & Governance Counseling
Perkins Coie’s ESG Advisory Team understands that translating ESG values into actionable corporate policies, procedures, and behaviors that can be measured, monitored, quantified, and reported is challenging.