Perkins Coie LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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Environment - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP has an established group engaged in environmental counseling and litigation for clients across a range of industries. Experienced in handling permitting matters and environmental impact reports for private developers. Additional capacity to assist with air and water quality issues, as well as on environmental torts and contaminated sites. Regularly handles matters pertaining to the development of energy industry projects, including both traditional and renewable energy matters.

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Work Highlights

Perkins Coie continued to represent the Sites Project Authority on the Sites Reservoir Project, a new off-stream water storage project to be constructed North of San Francisco, valued at $3 billion.

Strengths

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Perkins Coie attorneys are well integrated in the marketplace and understand client industries.

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The team can address issues knowledgably from a technical as well as legal perspective.

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They have a deep knowledge of California environmental laws and regulations, experience practicing before applicable state agencies, and knowledge of stakeholders.

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They have exceptional communication skills and understand the processes and positions of various regulatory entities.

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The team have market knowledge, strategic insights and deep understanding of legislation as well as practical solutions.

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Perkins Coie attorneys are well integrated in the marketplace and understand client industries.

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The team can address issues knowledgably from a technical as well as legal perspective.

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They have a deep knowledge of California environmental laws and regulations, experience practicing before applicable state agencies, and knowledge of stakeholders.

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They have exceptional communication skills and understand the processes and positions of various regulatory entities.

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The team have market knowledge, strategic insights and deep understanding of legislation as well as practical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara J Schussman

Band 1

Barbara Schussman's practice covers environmental issues affecting development projects including CEQA, NEPA and endangered species issues.

Barbara is an excellent advocate, with an understated ability to persuade.

Barbara is a leader in the CEQA arena and brings important insight and experience to the team.

She leverages her knowledge and relationships to provide good value.

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Julie Jones

Band 3

Julie Jones obtains and defends environmental permits for development projects. She handles CEQA, land use and natural resources issues.

Julie is fantastic on the Environmental Quality Act.

Julie is invaluable for her expertise in traffic, air quality and greenhouse gas.

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Laura Godfrey Zagar

Band 4

San Francisco office managing partner Laura Zagar is adept at handling complex energy and infrastructure matters such as offshore wind projects. Her capabilities extend to environmental litigation for notable clients.

Laura is a pleasure to work with and brings focused guidance on a range of topics. Her expertise in biological resources and regulatory compliance issues are particularly insightful.

Laura is an excellent business partner and legal advocate.

She provides excellent strategic advice and awareness of the industry.

Laura is a great attorney with the ability to understand technical information and stakeholder opinions along with environmental regulations.

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Marc R Bruner

Band 4

Marc Bruner regularly advises on compliance and permitting issues for private companies and public agencies. His environmental expertise covers the CWA, NEPA and endangered species challenges and related proceedings.

Marc focuses on the key areas.

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