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Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC

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Corporations, utilities, and other entities operating in regulated industries, including water and wastewater utilities, manufacturing, mining operations, and other economic drivers must navigate complicated local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Holtzman Vogel’s Environmental Group attorneys advise clients on how to navigate this complex system of local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and engage with regulators in ways that minimize the burden of regulation on our clients’ operations while also ensuring compliance. 

Our attorneys maintain long-term relationships with regulators in local environmental compliance departments and state-level agencies including:

  • State water management districts 
  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection 
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission 
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 
  • Department of Economic Opportunity 
  • Florida Department of Transportation 
  • Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Our goal is to work in partnership with these regulators to meet our client’s business objectives.

In addition, as one of the leading political law firms in the U.S., and with many former regulators on our team, our attorneys advocate for our clients’ interests before environmental regulators with greater insight and efficiency.

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Environment - Florida

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC has significant experience in the environmental litigation space carrying out high-profile litigation in federal and state courts. It regularly acts for clients from electric utility and waste industries, among numerous other sectors. The firm has impressive knowledge of permitting issues and the Clean Water Act.

Work Highlights

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  • Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak represented Florida Water Environment Association Utility Council in the drafting, amendment, passage and implementation of the Florida Clean Waterways Act (2020).

Strengths

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  • Holtzman Vogel is extremely knowledgeable on environmental and permitting issues.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Holtzman Vogel has a number of excellent attorneys that are recognized experts in the field.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The team has outstanding knowledge of the law, and the unique ability to be a "partner" to a client.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Gary V Perko
    Band 2Gary V Perko

    Gary V Perko

    Gary Perko is notable for his strength in handling a wide variety of environmental disputes. He regularly defends utility companies facing enforcement actions by government agencies and also handles complex administrative law cases.
    • Gary does a great job for us.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Gary is professional, knowledgeable and experienced.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • He is remarkable attorney and person - very articulate all fronts.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mohammad Jazil
    Band 3Mohammad Jazil

    Mohammad Jazil

    Mohammad Jazil has a strong litigation practice, which includes advising clients on the Clean Water Act, among other environmental matters.
    • He is professional, knowledgeable, engaging and responsive.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Mr. Jazil is one of the smartest people I have ever met. He is an outstanding lawyer and counselor.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Mohammad's legal acumen is only matched by his strategic instincts.

      Environment respondentUSA

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