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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Environment: Mainly Transactional

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Haynes and Boone, LLP

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Environment: Mainly Transactional - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Haynes and Boone, LLP has a highly regarded team that regularly advises on regulatory concerns and major transactions. The firm serves a client base drawn from a range of industries including energy, financial services, manufacturing, retail and chemicals. The team has particular expertise in site clean-up issues in relation to the Texas Superfund law.

Work Highlights

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  • Haynes and Boone represented Military Highway Water Supply Corporation in a toxic tort suit whereby over 500 plaintiffs alleged environmental damage, personal injury and other claims related to groundwater contamination.

Strengths

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  • The team offers superior knowledge and work ethic combined with significant experience in environmental litigation.

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  • The attorneys at Haynes & Boone have strong technical competence.

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  • They are excellent in every facet.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJeff Civins
    Senior StatespeopleJeff Civins

    Jeff Civins

    Jeff Civins has over four decades of experience advising on regulatory issues and transactional risks.
    • Jeff is a good critical thinker who effectively evaluates the issues.

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  • Band 3Mary S Mendoza
    Band 3Mary S Mendoza

    Mary S Mendoza

    Mary Mendoza has a reputable environmental practice that covers the full spectrum of matters faced by clients in transactions, litigation and regulatory proceedings.
    • Mary is top-notch. Her wide level of knowledge and experience with environmental matters and M&A gives her the ability to provide efficient and effective advice.

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    • Mary Mendoza is thorough, smart and provides clients with good counsel. She is good at adapting and working through various challenges.

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    • Mary is outstanding.

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  • Band 2John R Eldridge
    Band 2John R Eldridge

    John R Eldridge

    John Eldridge has extensive experience handling environmental litigation and regulatory matters. He is knowledgeable of Superfund issues, toxic tort litigation and contamination work.
    • John Eldridge is fantastic.

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  • Band 4Michael Mazzone
    Band 4Michael Mazzone

    Michael Mazzone

    Michael Mazzone has an established environmental practice advising large companies on contamination and toxic tort matters. He is particularly noted for his representation of energy sector clients.
    • Michael is a creative lawyer and very good in front of a judge and jury. He's a team player, skilled attorney and a good legal thinker.

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