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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Environment

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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Rankings

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Environment - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ArentFox Schiff LLP has a distinguished environmental law group with broad transactional and litigation strengths, drawing upon its strong pool of expert attorneys. It offers notable expertise in CAA and CWA compliance, alongside broader strengths in permitting, Superfund work and defending regulatory enforcement actions. The team has considerable experience in the energy and utilities sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • ArentFox Schiff support the City of Fort Wayne efforts to implementing a

    Long-Term Control Plan under a federal consent decree and to obtain

    federal and state approval of a Use Attainability Analysis.

Strengths

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  • They are excellent advocates.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • They take a practical approach, explaining how the government may see something, and they use this to help us make the right decision.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The team has a deep understanding of our industry and a diverse background that is well suited to complex environmental matters both at the state and federal levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Francis X Lyons
    Francis X Lyons

    Francis X Lyons

    Francis Lyons' clients can benefit from his experience as a former EPA official. He has experience advising on regulatory compliance issues as well as defending clients against enforcement actions.
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  • Daniel Deeb
    Daniel Deeb

    Daniel Deeb

    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.
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  • Josh More
    Josh More

    Josh More

    Josh More often appears in court for clients on litigation concerning different environmental media, including air and water.
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  • Russell Selman
    Russell Selman

    Russell Selman

    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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