Parsons Behle & Latimer PC, Natural Resources & Environment

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Natural Resources & Environment - Utah

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Parsons Behle & Latimer maintains its leading position in the Salt Lake City market, fielding one of the largest environmental law practices in the Mountain West. The firm assists national and international clients with a range of matters, including air and water quality, public lands work and project permitting issues. It utilizes its extensive experience advising on site cleanup and redevelopment matters and is also experienced in representing clients in environmental litigation.

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Work Highlights

Parsons Behle & Latimer represented Rio Tinto America in connection with the sale of its Wyoming uranium assets to Uranium Energy Corp for $175 million.

Strengths

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They are super responsive and have a lot of knowledge about Utah.

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We value their experience, expertise, attention and timeliness.

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They are super responsive and have a lot of knowledge about Utah.

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We value their experience, expertise, attention and timeliness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa Kirschner

Band 2

Lisa Kirschner is an environmental lawyer focused on water law who works with clients to secure and defend permits. She also advises on regulatory compliance under both state and federal water statutes and handles related enforcement proceedings.

When we have a water issue we go to Lisa - she is an invaluable lawyer.

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Michael Tomko

Band 2

Michael Tomko is commended for his experience in clean air matters. He manages the permitting process and regulatory compliance.

Michael is highly regarded and highly skilled.

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Richard Angell

Band 2

Richard Angell has expertise in coordinating environmental cleanup mandates and remedial actions in the mining sector. He also represents clients in environmental compliance, cost recovery actions and enforcement proceedings.

Richard is knowledgeable in his field and has a practical side to him: he understands the industry and our business and is able to marry these two together.

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Jacob Santini

Band 3

Jacob Santini comes recommended for his expertise on air quality matters. He also provides support to clients on mining transactions.

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Jim B Butler

Band 3

Jim Butler is well known for his work in the mining sector, regularly advising industry clients on project permitting. He capably manages contested administrative proceedings.

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Michael A Zody

Band 3

Michael Zody is a notable environmental litigator who is adept at handling cases relating to the Clean Water Act. He also represents clients in air quality enforcement proceedings.

He is very knowledgeable about administrative processes and litigation and also super responsive.

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Michael J Malmquist

Band 4

Michael Malmquist is an energy and natural resources-focused attorney with expertise in siting and project permitting. He also has experience in transactions involving renewable energy assets.

He gives very good commercial advice.

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