Alston & Bird LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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Environment - Georgia

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.

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Work Highlights

Alston & Bird defended Sterigenics in personal injury and property devaluation actions brought by plaintiffs who alleged that the ethylene oxide emitted by its medical equipment sterilization facility in Cobb County, Georgia led to the development of cancer.

Strengths

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"Alston & Bird'sdeep experience with all sorts of environmental activities bring us tremendous comfort. Our environmental needs are always met when they arise and the team is extremely responsive."

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"A signature quality of the firm is that it's very results-oriented, gets the problem solved as quickly as possible and has strong client skills."

Environment respondent
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"Alston & Bird'sdeep experience with all sorts of environmental activities bring us tremendous comfort. Our environmental needs are always met when they arise and the team is extremely responsive."

Environment respondent
USA

"A signature quality of the firm is that it's very results-oriented, gets the problem solved as quickly as possible and has strong client skills."

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Douglas S Arnold

Band 2

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

"Doug is outstanding and very creative."

"Bringing Doug in provides assurance that we will be able to address the matter correctly and efficiently."

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Meaghan Boyd

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.

"I think Meaghan is very sharp."

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