About

Provided by Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker’s Environment & Natural Resources attorneys are sought-after for resolving high-stakes litigation and complex regulatory issues. Our practice concentrates on the areas of air quality, carbon management and climate change, power generation, renewable energy, mining and reclamation, superfund, waste, and water. Our attorneys are also regularly tapped by financial sector clients to assist with sophisticated renewable energy and conservation projects. 

One of the unique aspects we offer clients is that our Environmental & Regulatory team regularly collaborates, and works very closely, with members of our highly regarded Government Affairs group. Over the years, we have developed deep and trusted relationships with key decision makers at the Texas Legislature and regulatory agencies, and these relationships help us navigate the complexities of environmental laws in Texas, ultimately delivering results to our clients.

Industry Sectors Served:

  • Power Generation: Electricity; Utilities; Clean Power and Climate Change
  • Natural Resources & Mining
  • Energy – Oil & Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water – Development, Permitting & Quality
  • Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Remediation & Waste
  • Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Environment - Texas

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has a strong team fielding expertise across a range of litigation and regulatory matters such as Superfund cleanup, water permitting and air issues. The firm advises on due diligence in relation to corporate and real estate transactions. The team's work retains a notable focus on environmental concerns affecting the electric power industry, as well as matters arising from renewable energy and water projects. Jackson Walker's attorneys are well versed in serving clients from the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker represented Targa Resources on environmental and regulatory issues, including air permitting and enforcement defense.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Nasi
2
Michael Nasi
2
Band 2
Michael Nasi is a highly regarded environmental practitioner who has expertise ranging across water, air and waste and endangered species matters as well as knowledge of site remediation proceedings.

Michael Nasi is extremely talented.

Daniel Vineyard
3
Daniel Vineyard
3
Band 3
Daniel Vineyard is noted for his Superfund expertise as well as his work on natural resource damages issues.

Daniel Vineyard is a great CERCLA lawyer.

Daniel maintains good relationships with regulators.

Leonard H. Dougal
4
Leonard H. Dougal
4
Band 4
Leonard Dougal has particular experience handling Clean Water Act and other water-related issues for mining and energy industry clients. His practice area expertise extends into the environmental issues arising from construction projects.

Leonard Dougal is really good on water issues.

Peter Wahl
4
Peter Wahl
4
Band 4
Peter Wahl is noted for his regulatory expertise, in particular on matters relating to chemicals and toxic substances.

Peter Wahl is a smart, experienced environmental lawyer.

Peter is very sharp and hard-working.

Lindsey Moorhead
5
Lindsey Moorhead
5
Band 5

Lindsey Moorhead acts across a wide array of environmental law matters including enforcement, clean-up and remediation. Also active in environmental litigation, she has a particularly impressive track record in cases involving CERCLA issues.

Lindsey excels at partnering with our team to drive solutions. She is always ready to help and is a pleasure to work with.

Lindsey Moorhead is excellent. She is very responsive and knowledgeable.

Lindsey Moorhead is diligent, organized and smart.

Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP

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Environment

Michael Nasi
2
Michael Nasi
2
Band 2
Daniel Vineyard
3
Daniel Vineyard
3
Band 3
Leonard H. Dougal
4
Leonard H. Dougal
4
Band 4
Peter Wahl
4
Peter Wahl
4
Band 4
Lindsey Moorhead
5
Lindsey Moorhead
5
Band 5

Members

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Ali Abazari

Ben Rhem

Lynn P. Sherman

Meghan Griffiths

Meghan Griffiths

Head of Department

Travis Wussow

Industries

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Agriculture and Agribusiness

Energy and Utilities

Environmental and Waste

Government and Public Sector

Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Resources and Mining

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Transport