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Squire Patton Boggs
Natural Resources & Environment

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What the team is known for
Eminent practice representing large national and international clients across a broad spectrum of matters relating to environmental law. Possesses expertise in compliance and litigation including defense of governmental enforcement actions. Excels in matters relating to health and safety breaches, site remediation, brownfield redevelopment and land use approvals. Represents clients from a variety of industries including mining, manufacturing, petroleum refining and energy.
Strengths
One client says: “The team is outstanding. I enjoy working with them and have confidence in their advice.”
Another source comments: “The team does a great job of keeping us up to date, as well as providing sound legal advice. They are top-notch and have provided outstanding services.”
An interviewee notes: “The firm has enough resources to be able to deal with urgent matters without compromising quality.”
Work highlights
Acted for Cleveland-Cliffs on its environmental safety and health due diligence and risk analysis for its acquisition of AK Steel.
Notable practitioners
Douglas McWilliams brings particular expertise to CAA enforcement and compliance issues in the automotive industry, among other matters.
“Doug is one of the best air lawyers in Ohio.” “He has provided us with prompt, exhaustive and clear advice, always without delay.”
“Doug is one of the best air lawyers in Ohio.” “He has provided us with prompt, exhaustive and clear advice, always without delay.”
Karen Winters advises energy and natural resources companies on compliance issues and litigation in connection with development projects located in environmentally sensitive locations such as wetland sites.
"Karen is outstanding. She is knowledgeable, responsive and very professional.” “She is a very good lawyer and very well thought of in this market.”
"Karen is outstanding. She is knowledgeable, responsive and very professional.” “She is a very good lawyer and very well thought of in this market.”
Vincent Atriano is well regarded for his environmental litigation expertise. He has a wealth of experience acting for clients on a range of matters including environmental enforcement and toxic tort class actions.
“Vincent is sharp and does a lot of sophisticated, high-profile matters.” “Vincent is a very good lawyer and very capable.”
“Vincent is sharp and does a lot of sophisticated, high-profile matters.” “Vincent is a very good lawyer and very capable.”
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Natural Resources & Environment
Squire Patton Boggs

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4900 Key Tower
127 Public Square
Cleveland
Ohio
USA
OH 44114

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