Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Arkansas
Band 1
About
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
The Mitchell Williams environment practice group has been on the fore-front of emerging environmental issues for decades. Backed with years of experience and extensive relationships, the practice group works as advocates and partners to help clients anticipate challenges and resolve issues that can impede operations or stand in the way of successfully completing a project. The collective experience of the team of lawyers covers all major environmental areas: water and wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, regulated storage tanks, toxic substances, mining and reclamation, superfund, toxic tort, and conservation and preservation.
The environment practice group represents clients that operate across a broad spectrum of sectors including agribusiness, banking and finance, municipal and county government, redevelopment authorities, transportation, conventional and alternative energy generation and distribution, real estate, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, healthcare, chemical manufacturing, cement manufacturing, mining and aggregates, telecommunication services, consumer products, waste management, forest products, and state trade associations. In addition, the team represents companies and facilities that terminal, wholesale, retail and transport various petroleum products.
The environment practice group stays apprised of legal and regulatory developments to help clients manage day-to-day operations and build durable, lasting compliance strategies.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC continued to represent Arkansas Oil Marketers Association in addressing a number of environmental issues relating to underground storage tanks, petroleum trust fund, air permitting and related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an excellent understanding of complex regulations and they are masters at crafting approaches to issues that require resolution."
"Their team is top notch and some of the best professionals I have had the opportunity to work with."
"The firm is a go-to in Arkansas and is well equipped to handle all issues."
"They have an excellent understanding of complex regulations and they are masters at crafting approaches to issues that require resolution."
"Their team is top notch and some of the best professionals I have had the opportunity to work with."
"The firm is a go-to in Arkansas and is well equipped to handle all issues."
Notable Practitioners
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 a great attorney who brings a wealth of knowledge, understanding and experience to any matter."
"He is an outstanding authority in his field."
"Allan is very thoughtful, a critical thinker and very strategic. He sees the big picture and how the issues affect the client's business operations."
Sherry Bartley draws on longstanding expertise as a trial lawyer when handling a range of environmental disputes, including defending against class actions and mass torts. She is also noted for her product liability and personal injury capabilities.
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 an attorney with a vast amount of knowledge from a legal and commercial aspect."
"He is highly respected and has an unparalleled ability to distill complicated issues into sensible terms."
Jordan Wimpy has deep expertise in the field of environmental law. He regularly provides guidance on regulatory matters.
"Jordan listens carefully to concerns and is very thoughtful about working with the client to achieve the best outcome."
"He is an experienced environmental attorney with a focus on practical legal advice."
"Jordan's knowledge of the environmental regulatory field is broad and deep. He is quick to find solutions to issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Arkansas
Members
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Industries
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
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