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Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Arkansas

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Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

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The Mitchell Williams team of environment and natural resources lawyers have been on the fore-front of emerging environmental issues for decades. Top ranked by Chambers USA, our environment and natural resources practice is backed with years of experience and extensive relationships to work with clients as advocates and partners to help anticipate challenges and resolve issues that can impede operations or stand in the way of successfully completing a project. Our team’s collective experience covers all major environmental arenas including water and wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, regulated storage tanks, toxic substances, mining and reclamation, superfund, toxic tort, natural resources, and conservation and preservation.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Top Ranked in Arkansas by Chambers USA
  • Comprehensive environment and natural resources legal counsel
  • Extensive regulatory relationships
  • Expansive knowledge and collective experience

Industries (12)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Agriculture
  • Municipal and County Governments
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Cement Manufacturing
  • Mining and Aggregates
  • Telecommunication Services
  • Waste Management
  • Forrest Products
  • Real Estate
  • Transporation
  • Redevelopment Authorities

Chambers Review

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Environment - Arkansas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC is a prominent firm with a statewide presence. It houses a strong stable of environmental, natural resources and energy law specialists. The law firm draws on broader firm-wide litigation capabilities to advise on administrative and courtroom proceedings. The team's expertise extends to regulatory compliance and permitting mandates, as well as environmental issues arising from transactions.

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Strengths

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  • If they bring something to our attention, we have confidence that they will come prepared to advocate for their client and be willing to consider the opposition's position.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Mitchell Williams is very responsive and knowledgeable about environmental issues and contract issues, as well as being friendly and personable. I really enjoy working with the firm and practitioners.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The firm brings years of experience engaging constructively with industry groups and regulators, which allows it to provide practical, credible insight. It is skilled at tailoring guidance to a broad range of stakeholders.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The team understood our legal requirements and our business and was really responsive and quick to act. Every state is unique with regulatory requirements; Mitchell Williams was very good at figuring out how to execute that.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Allan Gates
    Allan Gates

    Allan Gates

    Allan Gates is highly experienced in environmental regulatory mandates, including permitting issues and compliance. He represents a wide range of clients, including private firms, public bodies and trade associations.
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  • Jordan Wimpy
    Jordan Wimpy

    Jordan Wimpy

    Jordan Wimpy has deep expertise in the field of environmental law. He regularly provides guidance to manufacturing, agriculture and utility clients on regulatory matters including air and water quality compliance and remediation measures.

    • Jordan Wimpy is very knowledgeable and personable, client-oriented and an expert in his field.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Jordan is very dedicated.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Wimpy really knows permitting requirements in the state and county. He is responsive and provides what we needed for our projects. He is easy to work with.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Jordan Wimpy is distinguished by his deep knowledge of water law and has a strong understanding of the key regulators and stakeholders. He is approachable, thoughtful and effective in collaborative settings.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Walter G Wright Jr
    Walter G Wright Jr

    Walter G Wright Jr

    Walter Wright has notable experience in advising on permitting, enforcement actions and transactions. He is particularly expert in water law mandates, as well as issues at the intersection of environmental and energy regulations.

    • Walter Wright is a top-notch attorney.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Walter is our go-to environmental legal counsel within Arkansas. He is extremely intelligent and has developed great relationships with the environmental regulatory community.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Walter Wright is an excellent environmental attorney who has a proven track record of success.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Walter is an expert in making us aware of market developments. When I want to understand state-specific factors and the alignment of legislative, regulatory and judicial conditions, he is my go-to contact.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • I can always count on Walter to cut through the noise and give me a comprehensible answer.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Grace Fletcher
    Grace Fletcher

    Grace Fletcher

    Grace Fletcher is a well-regarded associate specializing in environmental law. She assists the team to support a variety of clients.

    • Grace Fletcher is a pleasure to work with. She is a hard worker and very client-oriented.

      Environment respondentUSA
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