About
Provided by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kelley Drye represents clients in significant environmental matters in Texas and across the country. We are nationally recognized for our work on some of the highest profile and most complex natural resource damages, environmental remediation, and contamination cases in the country. Likewise, through sophisticated regulatory and commercial litigation practices, we are able to represent the interests of our clients in significant business and governmental issues.
We pride ourselves on being counselors: we learn our clients' businesses and provide value through informed judgment and sound advice. Our regulatory work provides a platform for such counsel and enables us to guide our clients through difficult environmental regulatory and transactional matters. Our decades of work for states, port authorities, railroads and local governmental clients also provide our lawyers with unmatched experience and perspective in tackling complex matters that often span litigation, administrative, and political forums.
Our litigators have the experience and depth necessary to represent our clients in the most complex of business disputes and litigation.
Chambers Review
Kelley Drye & Warren is highlighted for its representation of both public and private sector clients in high-profile disputes, particularly those concerning water contamination and catastrophic events. Especially well versed in handling cleanup and liability matters related to port and railroad operations. Also noted for its significant regulatory practice, which includes particular expertise in advising energy industry clients.
Work Highlights
- Kelley Drye & Warren acted as special counsel to the State of New Hampshire in two statewide lawsuits seeking damages for environmental contamination related to PFAS.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kelley Drye handle high-stakes litigation beautifully and have a deep bench of lawyers."
"The attorneys have a deep understanding of environment law and are very good at simplifying complex issues."
"The attention to detail, prompt handling of requests and thorough updates is impressive."
"Kelley Drye handle high-stakes litigation beautifully and have a deep bench of lawyers."
"The attorneys have a deep understanding of environment law and are very good at simplifying complex issues."
"The attention to detail, prompt handling of requests and thorough updates is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Bill Jackson is widely recognized for his expertise on cases involving emerging contaminants.
"A great litigator and creative strategist." "One of the US experts on natural resource damages - quick on his feet, a good writer and pragmatic." "He is a skilled litigator with polished presentation and deep subject area knowledge."
John Gilmour is a go-to environmental litigator, sought out for his expertise on groundwater, surface waterways and mining sites.
"A fantastic oral and written advocate who knows the litigation intricacies in federal courts." "John is very responsive and has shown a great understanding of complex environmental matters."
William Petit is an environmental attorney noted for his skill handling regulatory issues and litigation for clients in the energy and real estate sectors.
"William is a very good litigator." "A smart and inquisitive attorney."
Jennifer Barks assists clients with responses to federal and state agency proceedings under the CAA and RCRA.
"Jennifer is hard-working, bright and pays attention to detail."
Ranked Lawyers at
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