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Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP

Environment

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Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP

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Environment - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie is a leader in the market, renowned for the breadth and depth of its environment practice. The firm has substantial experience in environmental and natural resources litigation, contaminated site remediation, project permitting and development, and regulatory compliance. The team's expertise cuts across sectors including energy, transportation and aerospace, and covers matters spanning water and air quality, climate change and waste management. Its lawyers draw upon the firm's integrated national platform to represent multinational corporations throughout the USA.
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Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie defended Weyerhaeuser Company against a multiparty clean up cost suit, in a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act matter regarding the Kalamazoo River.

Strengths

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  • The team at Perkins Coie is smart, competent and well-staffed to give an excellent work product.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Iani
    John Iani

    John Iani

    John Iani is a well-regarded environmental lawyer. As a former regional director of the EPA, he is a strong choice for clients seeking representation before government agencies and regulators.
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  • Karen McGaffey
    Karen McGaffey

    Karen McGaffey

    Karen McGaffey is a talented environmental lawyer. She frequently advises clients on environmental issues arising out of energy and natural resources projects.
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  • Meredith Weinberg
    Meredith Weinberg

    Meredith Weinberg

    Meredith Weinberg has a wealth of experience including litigation involving cleanup of environmentally impacted properties.

    • She is both a leader and a team player and has substantial experience and expertise in environmental law and litigation.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Michael Dunning
    Michael Dunning

    Michael Dunning

    Michael Dunning is an experienced attorney with a strong environmental practice. He regularly advises clients on Superfund disputes and the remediation of contaminated sites.
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  • Katherine E. Page
    Katherine E. Page

    Katherine E. Page

    Katherine Page is particularly highlighted for her representation of clients in complex contaminated site litigation.

    • Katherine is very thoughtful and very smart.

      Environment respondentUSA
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