USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania
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Environmental and energy laws, regulations and issues impact businesses in nearly every industry, often in very significant ways. At Faegre Drinker, we understand the legal and regulatory issues that impact your goals and bottom line, and we partner with you to develop comprehensive solutions to the most complicated environmental and energy challenges. Our regulatory attorneys advocate for you in regulatory compliance and enforcement matters arising under a variety of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA (Superfund), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state programs. When negotiation fails, we litigate environmental matters of all types ranging from large, multiparty cleanup cases to contractual disputes over environmental liabilities. Faegre Drinker energy attorneys deliver transactional, regulatory and litigation support to renewable energy facilities, upstream, downstream and midstream energy assets, conventional and nuclear power plants and a range of other infrastructure projects. We also assist with energy and environmental industry mergers and acquisitions, cleantech investments and market transactions. Our footprint in both large and smaller markets — and a strong pipeline of attorneys and professionals — enables us to provide client value across all environmental and energy matters.
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Faegre Drinker's environmental group is proficient in a wide variety of contamination issues, with particular expertise in contaminated water work and river sediment remediation. Wider expertise includes Superfund matters, multiparty litigation, enforcement defense and transactional work. The firm's diverse client base includes manufacturers, chemicals companies, pharmaceutical entities and developers.
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Faegre Drinker represented Talen Energy Corporation in a Citizen's suit pending in the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, in which the Centre for Biological Diversity alleged violation of the federal CCR rule.
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Faegre Drinker delivers sound, thoughtful and pragmatic advice with clear and confident communication.
Faegre Drinker's strengths are in its communication skills and strategic planning.
Faegre Drinker is very attuned to business needs as well as the market forces at play.
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Bonnie Allyn Barnett regularly represents manufacturing and energy companies in environmental disputes, Superfund proceedings and relations with various regulators. She acts for numerous owners of brownfield sites with enormous redevelopment potential.
Bonnie adds great insight to complex issues.
Bonnie is a sophisticated environmental lawyer with good insight into transactional considerations from an environmental regulatory perspective.
Bonnie is a creative problem-solver and strategy advisor who provides thoughtful insights and practical recommendations.
Bonnie is a top-shelf thinker, negotiator, collaborator and defender of interests.
Bonnie has deep knowledge of environmental law and very good communication skills.
Leigh Bausinger advises a range of clients on environmental litigation and regulatory matters, including the remediation of manufacturing sites and disputes over property claims.
Leigh is fantastic and has a keen ability to deal with the curveballs that arise on projects. Her advice is sound and she consistently adds value.
Thomas Duncan is recognized for his strong transactional work in the environment realm. His expertise includes advising on environmental aspects of significant M&A, mediations and DEP matters.
Thomas is a very strong attorney and good communicator.
Thomas Duncan advises and responds to client needs in an impeccable manner.
Tom is a talented environmental lawyer with a dedication to clients.
Tom is incredibly knowledgeable about environmental issues and his advice is thorough and thoughtful.
Tom is knowledgeable, hard-working and a pleasure to work with.
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