About

Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

We put our creativity and experience to work for you when you need help

  • navigating environmental regulation
  • defending claims by agencies, environmental groups, or citizens
  • reacting to natural disaster and catastrophic releases
  • identifying, evaluating and negotiating liabilities in transactions and effectively allocating liability

Experience with complex issues and cases has prepared us to be strong, creative advocates for environmental disputes

We have defended clients in administrative appeals, civil and criminal suits (including citizen suits and suits by NGOs), which were based on federal and state constitutions, CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, groundwater and wetlands protection, Clean Air Act, toxic tort, personal injury, exposure, property devaluation, property rights, takings, condemnation, zoning, land use and all other common law theories and principles

Our clients span diverse industries

Manufacturing
Aerospace
Agricultural chemicals, maintenance vehicles, lawn equipment and hand tools
Appliances (commercial and residential)
Automotive and automotive parts
Biomass and other alternative energy producers
Ceramics
Chemicals and specialty chemical manufacturers, processors, and suppliers
Consumer products
Electrical and lighting
Pesticides and pesticide devices
Pharmaceutical drugs and devices
Plastics and Polymers
Recreational vehicles
Textiles
Commercial waste management and recyclers
Asbestos
C&D
Coal ash
Scrap metal
Solid and hazardous waste
Used oil
Tires
Waste-to-energy
Construction

Chambers Review

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Environment - South Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP continues to offer a full-service package to clients in environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, litigation and transactions. The firm features a team of distinguished attorneys with extensive expertise in various aspects of environmental law, including clean air and wetland issues. It represents clients in manufacturing, real estate development and energy, among other industries.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernard F Hawkins Jr
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Bernard F Hawkins Jr
Head of Environment
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Bernard Hawkins is experienced in environmental issues pertaining to air quality and waste management, including hazardous waste. His broad practice includes advising on permitting and compliance matters, as well as representing clients in environmental litigation.

He is the best environmental lawyer anywhere. Bernard is an expert in the field, experienced, practical, clear communicator and well connected.

Bernie is very responsive, brilliant and incredibly insightful and helpful.

Bernie is top notch in what he does and is a significant asset to the company for providing important and expert advice.

Bernie is so good; he has continued to be an invaluable resource and is incredibly knowledgeable.

Bernie is a pleasure to work with; he is the top environmental lawyer in the state and is a valuable adviser for me.

Newman Jackson Smith
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Newman Jackson Smith
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Newman Jackson Smith has a strong reputation for his environmental practice, which focuses on the regulatory and permitting aspects of major development projects.

Jack Smith has been instrumental in achieving our goals and he works seamlessly with his fellow attorneys.

Jack was always responsive and did an excellent job helping my company.

Jack was a pleasure to work with, has a great amount of knowledge and breadth of experience.

Ranked Lawyers at
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Environment

Bernard F Hawkins Jr
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Bernard F Hawkins Jr
Head of Environment
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Band 1
Newman Jackson Smith
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Newman Jackson Smith
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Band 2

Members

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Bernard F Hawkins Jr

Bernard F Hawkins Jr

Head of Department

Jack Smith

Wendy Parker

Weston Adams