Chambers Review
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Environment - District of Columbia
What the Team is Known For
Earth & Water Law are a specialist environmental firm with deep expertise in contaminants, environmental crime and enforcement. They assist clients on regulatory and litigation matters, in industries such as mining, aviation and property development.
Strengths
The team tackles complex issues well and thinks of holistic strategies from legal and legislative perspectives. They can think outside the box and come up with new ideas to address challenges.
Work Highlights
Earth & Water Law advised Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority in conducting extensive research on soil and stormwater PFAS remediation strategies in response to contamination allegations.
Notable practitioners
Jeffrey Longsworth of Earth & Water Law is able to advise on a broad range of environmental issues. He is particularly adept at assisting clients with stormwater permitting compliance.
Karen Bennett of Earth & Water Law provides skilled counsel to a range of clients, particularly those from the chemicals and metals industries. Her experience includes handling complex litigation and regulatory proceedings in a number of administrative contexts.