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Environment - Arizona
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
The firm is very business-oriented and strategic in dealing with both client and business interests.
Gallagher & Kennedy has an exceptional reputation in Arizona on legislative, regulatory and environmental issues. It has specialists that lead the charge on key Arizona issues.
Work Highlights
Gallagher & Kennedy advised the United States Metal and Refining Company on conducting remediation over 300 properties in New Jersey and over 800 residential properties in eastern Indiana, as well as a remedial investigation into a regional waterway.
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.
David Wallis is a very good attorney.
Chris Leason is noted for strength in EPA Clean Air Act enforcement matters, while also advising on contamination liability issues.
His engineering background is highly useful in applications of environmental law and management of strategic issues for industrial clients.
Chris is an excellent and accommodating legal resource.
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.
Lee Decker advises clients from the mining sector on alleged permit violations and preliminary injunctions, as well as acting on regulatory compliance matters.
Lee pays close attention and turns things around very quickly - he does a very good job.