USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Beveridge & Diamond's (B&D) more than 160 lawyers across the U.S. focus on environmental and natural resource law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Our work covers ESG, sustainability, energy, air and climate change, green marketing, environmental justice, waste, water, contaminated properties, products and chemicals regulation, white collar, internal investigations, and crisis response. We help clients around the world resolve critical environmental and sustainability issues relating to their products, facilities, and operations. Our team includes former in-house lawyers from leading U.S. corporations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of State, and other federal and state resource and environmental agencies. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at B&D. Here, we value the varied perspectives of our attorneys and believe that all of our attorneys should be empowered and equipped to succeed while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
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Beveridge & Diamond is a highly-regarded environmental boutique with deep expertise across the field, including in air quality, hazardous waste and pesticides matters. The firm offers services in matters such as toxic torts, soil contamination and enforcement defense. The team boasts substantial experience in the electronic, pharmaceutical, retail and biotechnology industries and also advises on international treaty lobbying.
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Beveridge & Diamond represented the City and County of San Francisco in a Supreme Court review concerning the Clean Water Act.
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I find the lawyers at Beveridge & Diamond to be exceptionally responsive, collegial and helpful, with informed perspectives and seasoned advice based on years of experience in the field.
If a deadline presents itself which may panic our internal staff, Beveridge & Diamond handle it smoothly and with aplomb.
Beveridge & Diamond approaches complex legal matters with a combination of deep expertise, strategic foresight and collaborative execution.
Beveridge & Diamond is the gold standard in terms of responsiveness; it is almost an extension of our legal department.
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John Cruden is the dean of environmental law bar in DC, he's absolutely charismatic and terrific.
John is a legend, a lion in the industry.
Paul is an expert and can be relied on to represent our industry well. His opinions are highly valued in the industry and with other key stakeholders.
Paul Hagan is just an exceptional talent.
James Slaughter is, without a doubt, one of the most gifted attorneys I've met. He's focused on delivering excellent client service and is also extremely bright and knowledgeable as a litigator.
He's very skillful, diplomatic and gets along with people.
Joshua van Eaton is highly regarded as an environmental litigator and compliance counsellor. His clients are able to call upon his extensive government experience having served as a U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney.
Joshua van Eaton's knowledge about the interworking of the federal government has been crucial.
Joshua provides excellent advice, advocacy and client support.
Andrew Silton acts as co-chair of the firm's water practice, providing clients with expert counselling and litigation support, particularly in matters concerning the Clean Water Act.
Andrew is an expert and provides succinct, problem-solving direction. Though a trailblazer in his field, he is aware of the goals of his clients and does his utmost to achieve the best possible solutions for those clients.
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