Environment - Arizona
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Gallagher & Kennedy houses a deep bench of experienced practitioners handling a broad range of environmental and natural resources concerns. The firm has an impressive track record in environmental litigation and remediation projects. It remains a popular choice for corporations in the mining, minerals and power sectors. The group covers all federal and Arizona environmental statutes and is instructed by companies throughout the USA. It offers strong knowledge of the law covering air and water quality, hazardous waste and toxic substances.
Strengths
Gallagher & Kennedy is always willing to work on problems without hesitation.
Work Highlights
Gallagher & Kennedy serves as lead legal counsel to Freeport Minerals Corporation on a large‑scale townsite soil remediation project involving more than 3,500 properties across multiple Arizona communities.
Notable practitioners
David Wallis advises on environmental remediation matters, as well as defending clients in class actions concerning contamination. He also assists with environmental due diligence in relation to real estate acquisitions.
Chris Leason is noted for strength in EPA Clean Air Act enforcement matters, while also advising on contamination liability issues.
Chris Leason is one of the very few lawyers who can venture into extremely complex matters.
Lee Decker advises clients from the mining sector on alleged permit violations and preliminary injunctions, as well as acting on regulatory compliance matters.
Stanton Curry acts on water and air quality matters, including remedial investigations and EPA Clean Air Act enforcement. He is also noted for his expertise in hazardous waste issues.
