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Environment - Georgia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird is prominent in environmental litigation, including trial work, cost recovery claims and cases involving CERCLA violations. It offers sophisticated guidance on enforcement actions as well as the full range of regulatory compliance concerns. The firm acts for clients from a broad range of industries, including chemicals, energy and mining, and has been particularly active in matters pertaining to the automotive industry. It is able to handle matters with an international dimension.

Work Highlights

  • Alston & Bird represented Electrolux in environmental enforcement and compliance matters in Alabama, Iowa, Michigan, and North Carolina. This included successfully settling state litigations, obtaining regulatory and municipal approvals and defending an EPA enforcement action seeking $6-8 million in soil removal work.

Strengths

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They put massive time and effort into everything they do.

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The firm offers depth of expertise on both applicable laws and the complexities of our business. 

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Alston & Bird is a go-to firm for legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas S Arnold
2
Douglas S Arnold
2
Band 2
Douglas Arnold provides comprehensive environmental counseling, encompassing litigation, enforcement and compliance matters.

Doug is very sound in his analysis and very practical.

Doug is a great communicator and provides key support.

He is outstanding.

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Meaghan Boyd
3
Meaghan Boyd
3
Band 3
Meaghan Boyd undertakes high-stakes environmental litigation, including citizen suits in relation to the Clean Water Act. She also advises clients on regulatory enforcement and compliance.

Meaghan is an indispensable attorney.

Meaghan is really strong and assists on complex environmental cases and disputes.

Meaghan has great attention to detail and a firm understanding, both technically and legally, of complex environmental litigation. 

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W. Clay Massey
4
W. Clay Massey
4
Band 4
Clay Massey handles a range of toxic tort litigation, including personal injury and property devaluation matters at the trial and appellate levels.

Clay is terrific, sophisticated with the issues and distils complicated topics into presentations that people can understand. 

Clay Massey is a terrific environmental and toxic tort litigator. He knows the technical environmental regulatory issues very well.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Alston & Bird LLP

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Douglas S Arnold
2
Douglas S Arnold
2
Band 2
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Meaghan Boyd
3
Meaghan Boyd
3
Band 3
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W. Clay Massey
4
W. Clay Massey
4
Band 4
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