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Provided by Holland & Hart LLP

Environmental laws are among the most complex. We help clients comply with regulations, and build solutions that support their businesses.


Environmental law is a cornerstone of Holland & Hart. Our team of more than 100 environmental attorneys develops solutions that enable clients to successfully operate within complex and evolving regulatory frameworks. 


Not only does our team have experience in virtually all environmental and natural resources statutes, we actively foster and maintain relationships with federal and state regulators and policymakers throughout the country. Many of our environmental attorneys have served in key policy development and enforcement roles with federal and state agencies, including the EPA. We have the credibility with decision-makers needed to resolve conflicting interpretations of regulations and develop innovative solutions that allow clients to achieve their business objectives. 


Known for building strategies that protect and further clients’ interests, we help at all stages of project development and operation in environmental and natural resource matters. From rulemaking and legislative advocacy, to compliance counseling, to navigating complex permit approval processes, to defending multimillion-dollar enforcement and citizen suit actions, Holland & Hart delivers solutions to routine challenges and landmark environmental matters. 

Chambers Review

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Environment - Colorado

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Holland & Hart is well equipped to provide advice to clients on a range of environmental matters. The firm features attorneys who are experienced in a broad array of issues, including permitting, compliance, enforcement actions and litigation. The team represents clients on the ESA and related issues.

Work Highlights

  • Holland & Hart advised Grain Belt Express, a subsidiary of Invenergy, on the environmental review and compliance process for the Grain Belt Express transmission line project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James R Spaanstra
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James R Spaanstra
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Band 1
James Spaanstra is distinguished for his handling of a range of environmental matters, including counseling in enforcement and compliance issues, as well as in transactions.

James is very good at building and maintaining relationships.

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Lynn M Kornfeld
3
Band 3
Lynn Kornfeld is well regarded for her ability to handle compliance and enforcement issues, including CERCLA matters. She has notable experience in advising clients on issues concerning the Clean Water Act.

Lynn Kornfeld is very good at drilling down to the solution. She is practical and good to work with.

Sandra Snodgrass
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Sandra Snodgrass
3
Band 3
Sandra Snodgrass represents clients in a range of environmental issues, with an emphasis on NEPA and protected wildlife. She is routinely called upon to advise on permitting and regulatory matters.

Sandra Snodgrass' extensive background and experience in the legal world is crucial to the success of our project.

Sandra's familiarity with federal environmental laws and legal precedent is impressive.

Sandra Snodgrass has a wealth of knowledge. She is good in the boardroom and when in contact with the agency.

Douglas Benevento
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Douglas Benevento
4
Band 4

Douglas Benevento draws on his experience as former Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to guide clients through the regulatory and legislative landscape. He supports clients in a variety of proceedings including significant air quality rulemakings.

Douglas does a very good job in dealing with the government.

Aaron Tucker
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Aaron Tucker
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Up and Coming

Aaron Tucker is an up-and-coming member of the Holland & Hart team known for his work on a variety of air quality matters including rulemaking proceedings and state and federal enforcement actions.

Aaron is very responsive. He is willing to jump in quickly and provide support.

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Hart LLP

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Environment

James R Spaanstra
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James R Spaanstra
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Band 1
3
Lynn M Kornfeld
3
Band 3
Sandra Snodgrass
3
Sandra Snodgrass
3
Band 3
Douglas Benevento
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Douglas Benevento
4
Band 4
Aaron Tucker
U
Aaron Tucker
U
Up and Coming