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Alston & Bird LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Environment - Georgia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird is a market leader 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

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  • Alston & Bird represented Sterigenics US in a mass litigation concerning economical damages and personal injuries caused by ethylene oxide emission from its factory.

Strengths

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  • The team is very knowledgeable and responsive.

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  • The law firm is particularly skilled at developing simple and cost-effective solutions to complex legal problems.

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  • Alston & Bird has tremendous resources and knowledge in the area.

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  • The team provides clear and timely communication.

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  • Alston & Bird has strong lawyers who are smart and strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas S Arnold
    Douglas S Arnold

    Douglas S Arnold

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

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  • Meaghan Boyd
    Meaghan Boyd

    Meaghan Boyd

    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 stands out for her deep knowledge and practical advice.

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    • She is an expert in her field and is always seeking more knowledge to be able to cultivate a defense for our case.

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  • W. Clay Massey
    W. Clay Massey

    W. Clay Massey

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

    • Clay understands our business and he deploys that knowledge to provide solutions that go beyond legal advice.

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    • Clay is well read on the law, dedicated to the client, hard-working and responsive.

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