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Nossaman assists landowners, developers, homebuilders and public agencies to entitle, finance and develop innovative projects. The firm has a national reputation for the successful defense of large infrastructure and land use development projects against environmental challenges. 

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Environment - California

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Nossaman LLP has a robust environment group able to handle an array of environmental and natural resource matters. Notable strength lies in CWA and Endangered Species Act issues. Additionally handles a wide spread of litigation and regulatory compliance matters, as well as land use and environmental permitting. Also represents clients in connection with legislative matters, working closely alongside the firm's public policy group to promote interests before state and federal government. Known for representing public agencies, water utilities, renewable energy companies and real estate developers.

Work Highlights

  • The Nossaman team served as special environmental counsel to Santa Clara Valley Water District, advising it on permitting and compliance in respect to flood and water infrastructure investment, operations and maintenance.

Strengths

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Their understanding of the regulatory and legislative arenas provides a unique view of complicated environmental issues. Every team member understands the role they play and excels in those areas.

Environment respondent
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Over the past years, Nossaman has been able to provide excellent guidance and troubleshoot extremely complex issues.

Environment respondent
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Their diverse team has a very deep bench strength that covers all manner of legal issues of interest to my organization - ranging across regulatory, legislative and litigation matters.

Environment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Mary Lynn K Coffee
3
Mary Lynn K Coffee
3
Band 3
Mary Lynn Coffee is well versed in environmental regulatory proceedings. She offers counsel on permitting applications and regularly advises a range of clients on compliance and enforcement actions. She has particular experience acting for clients in the water industry.

Mary is an outstanding attorney. She is well-informed on a wide array of environmental regulatory and legislative issues and uses her knowledge and expertise for the full benefit of her clients.

She is sharp and identifies when policy changes at state and federal level may impact our goals and needs.

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Robert D Thornton
4
Robert D Thornton
4
Band 4
Robert Thornton's expertise extends to managing the environmental aspects of infrastructure developments, frequently guiding clients through disputes. He is also recommended for his experience on matters pertaining to the Endangered Species Act.

He has one of the leading practices on the Endangered Species Act.

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Mary Lynn K Coffee
3
Mary Lynn K Coffee
3
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Robert D Thornton
4
Robert D Thornton
4
Band 4
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