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Environment - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts' DC team is a prominent pillar of a national group tackling crisis management and transactions in areas including waste and clean air. The firm is particularly noted for handling climate change matters and for an environmental litigation team with experience in toxic tort cases and natural resource damage. Clients of Baker Botts include a number of market-leading corporations, many of which are drawn from the power and petrochemical sectors. The team is experienced in prosecuting cost recovery claims under the federal Superfund statutes. Baker Botts also offers strong national capabilities in emergent climate change litigation and policy advice.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts represented Tennessee Water Company in an ongoing class action matter arising from a 2019 main break that allegedly interrupted water service for several days to customers in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Strengths

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Baker Botts is very good. They keep up with current case law and trends. They are able to focus on the specific issues we raise and customize their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joshua Frank
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Joshua Frank
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Band 4
Joshua Frank has experience acting for a range of clients in natural resource damages claims, CAA proceedings and CERCLA issues.

He is a terrific litigator, he is whip smart and excellent on issues that require working with expert witnesses. He has a real knack for understanding issues.

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Debra Jezouit
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Debra Jezouit
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Band 5
Debra Jezouit is an expert in CAA and climate change issues who frequently acts for clients in enforcement proceedings. She is especially experienced in the representation of clients in the energy, chemical and manufacturing industries.

Debra is very good.

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Martha Thomsen
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Martha Thomsen
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Band 6
Martha Thomsen has experience in complex litigation involving waste and water issues under federal and state environmental statutes such as CERCLA, CWA and RCRA.

She is a terrific lawyer. She is excellent on technical issues.

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Joshua Frank
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Joshua Frank
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Debra Jezouit
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Debra Jezouit
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Martha Thomsen
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Martha Thomsen
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