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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina

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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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​Brooks Pierce attorneys have extensive experience representing companies and local governments regarding virtually all types of environmental issues relating to regulatory compliance, permitting, litigation and transactional matters.  Our team includes seasoned litigators, attorneys with scientific and engineering backgrounds, and former regulators with the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.  

​Regulatory Counsel and Litigation

Our attorneys are equipped to handle a wide range of environmental matters, including

  • Environmental compliance, audits and investigations
  • Defense against violations, fines and penalties
  • Air pollution claims
  • Underground storage tanks
  • Groundwater contamination
  • Water, air, and waste permitting and compliance
  • Defense of obtained environmental permits
  • Purchase, sale and development of real estate and contaminated properties
  • Coastal permitting (development, beach renourishment, erosion structures)
  • CERCLA litigation
  • Health and safety claims (OSHA)

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Industries (6)

  • Construction & Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Mining & Metals
  • Utilities

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Environment - North Carolina

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard has a high-quality practice group with expertise across a broad range of environmental matters. It advises and advocates for governmental institutions in areas such as public water supplies, hazardous waste incinerators and brownfield redevelopment. The firm has strength in real estate development, regularly acting on major regional projects. It is also proficient in advising clients on environmental permitting issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP represented Imperial Brands in connection with the environmental aspects of the sale and decommissioning of its manufacturing plant in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Strengths

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  • They are practical advisers.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Brooks Pierce is excellent at advising on the entire life-cycle of complex environmental matters in North Carolina.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • George W House
    George W House

    George W House

    George House is a renowned attorney with superb experience in handling environmental litigation.

    • George House is an excellent lawyer who has a keen understanding of environmental, regulatory and litigation matters in North Carolina.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • I would put George in the legend category.

      Environment respondentUSA
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