About

Provided by Perkins Coie LLP

With more than 100 environment and natural resources attorneys in offices across the United States, our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to clients navigating the complex statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and natural resource law. We advise, we litigate, and we help shape environmental policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Our team has the experience, depth and breadth to address any environmental or natural resource issue confronting our clients, serving a wide range of industries.
Our Washington DC team is a recognized market leader with a deep bench of experienced attorneys who are leaders in providing services to clients for permitting, policy, property right acquisition, royalty determination and litigation in all courts for the access to, and development or use of, public land and resources. Our team works with project developers and other interested parties in environmental review, permitting and litigation for major projects, including renewable energy projects, onshore and offshore oil and gas projects, highway and transit projects, water resource development projects, and projects on Indian and federal lands. Our infrastructure project permitting and development practice has the unique ability to assist developers from the initiation of project development through litigation challenging the project approvals.

Chambers Review

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Environment - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie fields an experienced group of practitioners who handle a wide range of matters, including enforcement proceedings, litigation, compliance and due diligence matters. The firm stands out for its expertise in natural resources and endangered species issues. Perkins Coie is regularly engaged by clients in the refining industry and by developers in relation to transportation and renewable energy infrastructure projects. The team offers environmental services in corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie acted on behalf of a number of independent refining companies in the Supreme Court defending an EPA challenge to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal's ruling granting exemptions to the refineries from Renewable Fuel Standard program responsibilities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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LeAnn Johnson-Koch
2
LeAnn Johnson-Koch
2
Band 2
LeAnn Johnson-Koch is noted for her representation of energy sector clients in enforcement, rulemaking and permitting proceedings, with notable strength in CAA matters.

LeAnn has over 30 years of experience practicing environmental law in D.C. She is a recognized expert in the market on Clean Air Act matters and has handled some of the biggest cases in the market.

LeAnn's ability to negotiate successful outcomes for her clients is remarkable.

LeAnn Johnson-Koch is an excellent outside counsel. She's very responsive, creative, reliable and a true business partner.

Alexandra Bromer
4
Alexandra Bromer
4
Band 4
Alexandra Bromer acts for energy sector clients in environmental compliance proceedings. She is notable for her CAA expertise and highly regarded for her knowledge of petroleum refining, environmental justice and ESG issues.

Alix has been an absolute pleasure to work with and I would absolutely seek her help in the future.

Alix is top-notch and extremely detail-oriented.

Alexandra Bromer has been a great resource and a great attorney for us.

Edward (Ted) Boling
5
Edward (Ted) Boling
5
Band 5

Edward Boling is a respected environmental attorney, particularly adept in matters concerning large infrastructure, renewable energy and transmission projects.

Edward Boling is amazing to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP

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Environment

LeAnn Johnson-Koch
2
LeAnn Johnson-Koch
2
Band 2
Alexandra Bromer
4
Alexandra Bromer
4
Band 4
Edward (Ted) Boling
5
Edward (Ted) Boling
5
Band 5