Jackson Walker LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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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

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

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.

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Tremendous on the environmental side.

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

Environment respondent
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Tremendous on the environmental side.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Vineyard

Band 2

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.

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

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Michael Nasi

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 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.

His strategic thinking is mind-blowing.

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Leonard H. Dougal

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.

He is a great lawyer.

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

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Lindsey Moorhead

Band 4

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.

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.

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