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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. 

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What the Team is Known For

Holland & Hart LLP is a respected practice sought after for its environmental, energy and natural resources expertise. The firm advises clients in the fields of mining, mineral resources and renewable energy. It fields a strong bench of environmental lawyers in Nevada with experience in project development and financing matters, as well as permitting and regulatory issues. Holland & Hart also offers expertise in water rights and related litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Holland & Hart represented a coalition of trade associations, including the American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Mining Association and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in a case examining whether NEPA mandates federal agencies to scrutinize all environmental effects connected to a proposed project.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bryce Alstead
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Bryce Alstead
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Bryce Alstead regularly advises clients on the financing and development of renewable energy projects.

He's very responsive, handles a large volume of work for us, is reasonably priced and very practical. He's also just a nice person and easy to work with.

Laura Granier
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Laura Granier
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Laura Granier acts on behalf of clients in the energy and natural resources industries on a wide range of regulatory concerns and litigation.

She is to my mind the most impressive permitting attorney in Nevada. She anticipates problems before we are aware of them and is impressive beyond belief.

Laura is outstanding to work with. She's super knowledgeable as it relates to energy regulatory matters, and very approachable, and she provides exceptional service.

Laura Granier is a skilled advocate who has extensive knowledge of public land and environmental laws.

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Lucas Foletta
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Lucas Foletta is head of the McDonald Carano energy, environmental and natural resources practice and an adept adviser to a range of clients, particularly those in the energy sector, in relation to permitting matters, environmental due diligence and water rights issues.

Mr. Foletta has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the best interests of our organization and provides valuable legal counsel across all aspects of our administration.

Lucas is fantastic to work with and a true expert in the subject matter.

Lucas has served us very effectively. He is an outstanding attorney.

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Bryce Alstead
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Bryce Alstead
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Laura Granier
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Laura Granier
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Lucas Foletta
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