Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC, Environment

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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.

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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 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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The team has strong relationships with state regulators, are very strategic in their thinking and have a very measured and practical approach to managing and resolving unique compliance issues.

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Their exceptional promptness and expert knowledge of regulations and environmental issues is what sets them apart.

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The team has a deep understanding of the nuances in even the most simple proposals and how they may impact us.

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The team has strong relationships with state regulators, are very strategic in their thinking and have a very measured and practical approach to managing and resolving unique compliance issues.

Environment respondent
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Their exceptional promptness and expert knowledge of regulations and environmental issues is what sets them apart.

Environment respondent
USA

The team has a deep understanding of the nuances in even the most simple proposals and how they may impact us.

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Notable Practitioners

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Allan Gates

Senior Statespeople

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.

Allan is polite, professional, and persistent for his clients. I enjoy his advice and counsel.

Allan's experience is invaluable as is his counsel on environmental issues.

Allan is a top-rate lawyer and is very knowledgeable of the law and regulations regarding the environment.

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Walter G Wright Jr

Band 1

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 is highly regarded in this industry and I trust his advice completely on environmental matters.

Walter is a go-to attorney for environmental law.

Walter has a great ability to calmly navigate complex issues.

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Jordan Wimpy

Head of Environment

Band 2

Jordan Wimpy has deep expertise in the field of environmental law. He regularly provides guidance on regulatory matters.

Jordan is a very good lawyer and has the knowledge and experience to handle complex environmental regulatory and compliance matters.

Jordan is our go-to for these kind of matters. He totally understands our business and it would genuinely shock you just how smart he is.

He has the tenacity and intelligence to get the job done in a professional manner. He has my complete trust, truly understands his clients and what it is they need and want from their legal counsel.

Jordan does a great job listening to client's needs and brings solid environmental advice.

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Environment

Allan Gates

Senior Statespeople

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Walter G Wright Jr

Band 1

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Jordan Wimpy

Head of Environment

Band 2

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Members

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Allan Gates

Jordan Wimpy

Head of Department

Walter G Wright Jr

Industries

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Agriculture

Banking & Finance

Cement Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Forrest Products

Mining and Aggregates

Municipal and County Governments

Real Estate

Redevelopment Authorities

Telecommunication Services

Transporation

Waste Management

Environment

USA Guide 2025 : Arkansas

Band 1

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