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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

Industries (9)

  • 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

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Environment - Texas

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Jackson Walker represented the Port Aransas Conservancy in challenging the environmental impact of permits sought by the Port of Corpus Christi to turn Harbor Island into a Very Large Crude Carrier ship terminal.

Strengths

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  • This department has exceptionally skilled communicators and negotiators with deep expertise in the subject matter.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Tremendous on the environmental side.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Vineyard
    Daniel Vineyard

    Daniel Vineyard

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

    • Daniel Vineyard is a real pleasure to work with since he is highly experienced, very thoughtful and exceptionally good at what he does.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Dan is great to work with, highly skilled and adept in the Superfund process.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Michael Nasi
    Michael Nasi

    Michael Nasi

    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 knowledgeable, well connected and knows the industry. He has a great relationship with everybody and is an all-around gem of a person to work with.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • His strategic thinking is mind-blowing.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Leonard H. Dougal
    Leonard H. Dougal

    Leonard H. Dougal

    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.

    • He is a great lawyer.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Leonard is disarmingly down to earth and a powerhouse of knowledge and ability.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Lindsey Moorhead
    Lindsey Moorhead

    Lindsey Moorhead

    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 Moorhead has a can-do attitude, creative problem-solving skills and is a delight to work with.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Not only does Lindsey have an excellent knowledge base and skill set, she understands the need to balance legal risk with business realities. Lindsey is collaborative, responsive, and always prepared, which makes her an invaluable partner in both day-to-day matters and high-stakes situations.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Peter Wahl
    Peter Wahl

    Peter Wahl

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

    • He is a bright, energetic attorney.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • A very good Texas practitioner.

      Environment respondentUSA
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