Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Wisconsin
Band 2
Contact number
+1 414 273 3500About
Provided by Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Godfrey & Kahn’s Environmental Strategies Practice Group provides our clients with innovative approaches to their current and future environmental needs.
We have built our reputation for excellence and superior work on experience, knowledge, leadership and attention to detail. We consistently stay ahead of the curve in this ever-changing area. By doing so, we help our diverse clientele comply with regulatory obligations and prepare for changes in the environmental regulatory regimes.
Godfrey & Kahn provides a full spectrum of legal services to regulated entities for state and federal policies in areas such as air quality, water quality, waste management and site remediation. We are the leader when it comes to emerging issues like climate change, sustainable development initiatives and water quality trading. Bringing together multidisciplinary teams from across the firm’s many practice areas, we serve clients such as industrial corporations, Indian tribes, project developers, investors, and state and local governments.
Along with supporting our clients’ environmental needs, our attorneys are committed to improving the environment in the communities where we live. In addition to regularly providing pro bono environmental legal services to a variety of organizations, our attorneys serve on government advisory boards, environmental advisory boards and professional organizations.
For more information about our banking team, please visit: www.gklaw.com/Environmental-Strategies.htm
Chambers Review
Godfrey & Kahn, SC has a comprehensive environmental and natural resources group undertaking all manner of work including permitting, brownfield site matters and environmental enforcement actions. The team holds additional expertise in renewable energy and the interface of Native American law with environmental regulation. It advises on environmental litigation, as well as PFAS matters. Its lawyers cater to an array of clients, including industrial manufacturers and various public bodies.
Work Highlights
- Godfrey & Kahn, SC continued to act for A.O. Smith on various superfund sites in Michigan, Washington, California and New York.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We rely on their expertise on sophisticated matters and have been pleased with their responsiveness and level of support."
"They are excellent. They have the appropriate staff to be able to handle any issues that come up for us."
"We rely on their expertise on sophisticated matters and have been pleased with their responsiveness and level of support."
"They are excellent. They have the appropriate staff to be able to handle any issues that come up for us."
Notable Practitioners
Arthur Harrington is an accomplished lawyer who practices in both the environmental and energy spaces. His expertise covers superfund sites, remediation and industrial site redevelopment, as well as permitting and environmental due diligence.
"Art Harrington has a great depth of knowledge in environmental issues and working with regulators."
"He's an outstanding lawyer. He's practical, comfortable with complex concepts and thinks ahead - a true business partner!"
Edward Witte possesses longstanding experience in environmental compliance work, as well as in environmental diligence for real estate transactions. He also has expertise in helping clients through investigations.
"He is a solid professional and well connected in the regulatory circles in Wisconsin."
"Ned is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and responsive."
William Nelson is held in high esteem for his abilities in environmental regulatory matters, including advising on permitting, development projects and regulatory investigations and enforcement.
"He is thoughtful and displays an adaptive and strategic understanding of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources."
"He is an amazing person to work with."