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King & Spalding LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


King & Spalding LLP

Rankings

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Environment - Georgia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding represents global energy companies, local governments and large developers in an array of environmental issues including brownfield redevelopment, CWA permitting and regulatory compliance. The firm also assists on toxic torts disputes and enforcement actions. It has particular capabilities in wastewater and stormwater issues and further strength in the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Terumo BCT and Terumo BCT Sterilization Services in a ethylene oxide litigation in Colorado.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding has very strong knowledge of what the different agencies require and provides the adequate follow up to address the requests.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Attorneys at King & Spalding are naturally curious problem‑solvers who genuinely enjoy digging into complex issues to uncover the right answers.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The team is deep and broad and it skillfully handles complex and evolving needs.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Its strength is the team's extensive background and knowledge of both state and federal laws, and regulations in the environmental law area.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Douglas A Henderson
    Band 1Douglas A Henderson

    Douglas A Henderson

    Douglas Henderson has significant experience handling environmental disputes, including toxic tort litigation. He is well versed in wastewater discharge and industrial emissions matters.

  • Band 4Randy Butterfield
    Band 4Randy Butterfield

    Randy Butterfield

    Randy Butterfield is sought out for his environmental expertise in relation to toxic tort and emergency response work. His practice covers the legal aspects of issues such as hazardous spills, fire damage and ground contamination.

    • Randy understands the client needs and overall project goals.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Randy explains the issues and the approach extremely well and is very responsive.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Randy has an exceptional ability to grasp the scientific and technical complexities that drive litigation.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingNicholas Howell
    Up and ComingNicholas Howell

    Nicholas Howell

    Nicholas Howell focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation and property devaluation matters concerning water and air pollution, soil erosion and other instances of environmental damage through industrial activity.

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