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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina


Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

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Environmental law in North Carolina is a maze of ever-changing and increasingly challenging regulations which requires experienced legal advisors. The management of these complex demands is critical to businesses because of the direct impact on their operations, finances, personnel and sustainability. Our clients include national and international companies as well as large and medium-size businesses throughout North Carolina and the Southeast, representing a diverse list of industries.

Our sophisticated team of environmental lawyers includes attorneys who have practiced at some of the nation’s largest law firms and have worked at regulatory agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Justice and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. This group of experienced environmental attorneys has a keen grasp on the law, with an insider’s perspective of the process and strong relationships with state and federal regulators. Additionally, members of our team have significant environmental litigation experience, including some of the largest state and federal Superfund cost recovery actions in the United States. 

We are a full-service business and litigation law firm and provide legal counsel in such related areas as OSHA, Construction, Real Estate Development, Energy and Renewable Energy, Commercial Contracts, Employment, Labor and Human Resources, and Government Affairs.

Industries (10)

  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Convenience Stores
  • Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Health care
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Public Utilities
  • Banking and Finance

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Environment - North Carolina

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan has a well-regarded team with expertise across contentious and noncontentious environmental matters, including enforcement proceedings, transactions and permitting. It offers particular strength in brownfield redevelopment, as well as areas such as CERCLA and deals involving solar power facilities. The team is skilled at handling complex cost recovery disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan assisted SCR-Sibelco on North Carolina permitting, enforcement defense and compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • They are responsive and knowledgeable.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • It has attorneys that have vast amounts of experience in all areas of complex transactions.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • They find creative solutions to difficult problems.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Stephen T Parascandola
    Band 3Stephen T Parascandola

    Stephen T Parascandola

    Stephen Parascandola maintains a wide-ranging practice in the area of environmental law. He counsels clients on environmental compliance, enforcement defense and related OSHA concerns.
    • Stephen always finds practical solutions to environmental issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4David W Berry
    Band 4David W Berry

    David W Berry

    David Berry is noted for his strength in environmental compliance and transactional due diligence. He acts for clients in the energy sector, among others.

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