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Holland & Knight LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Holland & Knight LLP

Rankings

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Environment - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP is celebrated for its impressive record in CEQA compliance and litigation, which is enhanced by its expertise in land use matters. Additionally, the firm possesses an established practice in brownfield redevelopment and natural resource protection, particularly in relation to water quality issues and the Endangered Species Act. Other areas of strength include matters at the intersection of environmental and tribal law, as well as environmental health and safety matters. It caters to a variety of industries, including renewable energy, manufacturing, biotechnology and oil and gas.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represents California Forever on an environmental review in connection with the development of a new community in Solano County.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight is a fantastic firm.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jennifer L Hernandez
    Band 1Jennifer L Hernandez

    Jennifer L Hernandez

    Jennifer Hernandez is a market-leading CEQA attorney who is highly commended for her work at the intersection of land use and environmental work. She has particular expertise in brownfield redevelopment and matters pertaining to wetlands and the Endangered Species Act.

    • Jennifer is a great lawyer.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nicholas Targ
    Band 4Nicholas Targ

    Nicholas Targ

    Nicholas Targ co-chairs Holland & Knight’s national environmental team. He represents public, private and nonprofit coalition clients on a variety of environmental issues, including Superfund compliance and brownfields redevelopment.
    • Nicholas gives really practical advice. He has a lot of experience working with agencies and helps navigate from a strategic standpoint.

      Environment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (2)

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