Department profile
Burke Law Group

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Burke Law Group

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About

Provided by Burke Law Group

Environmental & Natural Resources Law is a core strength for our Texas Environmental Law attorneys. A large number of our attorneys focus on areas such as:

    • Environmental litigation
    • Environmental enforcement defense
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Permitting
    • Natural resources law
    • Climate change litigation
    • Toxic torts
    • Air, water, waste, and hazardous materials regulation
    • Superfund/CERCLA matters
    • Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act litigation
    • Endangered Species Act matters

We represent clients from a multiplicity of industries, including:

Energy

    • Oil & gas exploration
    • Midstream operators
    • Power generation
    • Utilities
    • Renewable energy
    • Natural gas
    • Energy infrastructure
    • Companies regulated by energy agencies

Industrial & Manufacturing

    • Chemical manufacturing
    • Heavy industry
    • Refineries
    • Industrial facilities
    • Process industries

Natural Resources

    • Mining
    • Federal lands
    • Resource extraction
    • Public lands development

Infrastructure & Transportation

    • Pipelines
    • Utility infrastructure
    • Transportation-related regulated industries

Chambers Review

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Environment - Texas

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The Burke Law Group is noted for its work in environmental health and safety, regularly working with clients on compliance and risk evaluation as well as crises and enforcement actions. The team offers clients the additional benefit of significant government experience.

Strengths

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  • They are one of the most strategic, hard-working firms with which I've partnered. They have the talent, strategic approach and creative thinking to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • We have yet to come across a situation where they did not have an extremely competent partner with deep experience.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Marcella Burke
    Band 5Marcella Burke

    Marcella Burke

    Marcella Burke has considerable expertise in environment and natural resource matters, bringing to bear her significant experience in the Trump and Abbott administrations on behalf of her clients. She is particularly expert in strategic counseling and policy advice.

    • Marcella is incredibly hard working and well-versed in federal government matters.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • A fantastic lawyer and strategic partner.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Marcella is driven to finding solutions and has incredible relationships.

      Environment respondentUSA

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