Department profile
Squire Patton Boggs

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Squire Patton Boggs

Rankings

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Environment - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Squire Patton Boggs is an eminent practice representing large national and international clients across a broad spectrum of matters relating to environmental law. It possesses expertise in compliance and litigation including defense of governmental enforcement actions. The firm excels in matters relating to health and safety breaches, site remediation, brownfield redevelopment and land use approvals. It represents clients from a variety of industries including mining, manufacturing, petroleum refining and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Squire Patton Boggs represents multiple parties, including Cleveland-Cliffs, United States Steel Corporation and American Iron and Steel

    Institute in several challenges to the EPA’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Technology Review rules.

Strengths

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  • They have foresight of the ultimate goals and long-term strategy beyond the immediate circumstances. Their litigation is flawless and they have ample staff with deep experience to achieve success.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Douglas A McWilliams
    Band 2Douglas A McWilliams

    Douglas A McWilliams

    Douglas McWilliams brings particular expertise to CAA enforcement and compliance issues in the automotive industry, among other matters.
  • Band 3Allen Kacenjar
    Band 3Allen Kacenjar

    Allen Kacenjar

    Allen Kacenjar has broad expertise encompassing a wide range of environmental matters. He frequently advises clients on enforcement and complex litigation, as well as general risk management counseling.
  • Band 4Kendra Sherman
    Band 4Kendra Sherman

    Kendra Sherman

    Kendra Sherman has experience defending clients in federal and state enforcement actions, as well as advising on matters regarding environmental compliance.
    • Kendra is extremely dedicated. She responds quickly, anticipates our needs, thinks outside the box, and is a true business partner.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingRees Alexander
    Up and ComingRees Alexander

    Rees Alexander

    Rees Alexander has diverse environmental expertise, regularly advising on both contentious and noncontentious matters including transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance.
    • Rees is wonderful to work with; he is intelligent, responsive and pushes when he needs to.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • He is very knowledgeable, listens and responds thoughtfully and is excellent at building consensus.

      Environment respondentUSA

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