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About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Our national practice develops creative solutions to complex environmental problems. We help clients navigate critical energy and environmental issues in the context of litigation, compliance, enforcement, and transactional matters. 

  • Coast-to-Coast Coverage: More than 40 environmental lawyers strategically located in major markets across the U.S., including 20 in Georgia
  • Premier Pipeline Practice: We represent many of the largest pipeline companies and related storage, terminal, and LNG facilities
  • Deep Roots in the Energy Industry: We have counseled energy clients for nearly a century. Our representation of energy clients in energy, environmental, natural resource, and federal policy issues is a cornerstone of our firm
  • Retail Waste Expertise: We support retail chains, pharmacies, and grocers across the U.S. with the transportation and disposal of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other waste
  • Extensive Trial Experience: Our environmental litigation and toxic tort team has litigated high-profile environmental cases across the country, from global climate change in the U.S. Supreme Court to Clean Water Act, RCRA, and Clean Air Act cases
  • Wastewater Management: We help clients address the regulatory and litigation challenges associated with all types of wastewater management and other disposal operations that may trigger issues related to ground water pollutant impacts hydrologically connected to waters of the U.S.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Environment - USA - Nationwide

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP provides counsel on a range of environmental regulatory matters, complex litigation and large transactions. Demonstrates broad capabilities covering waste, air and water quality issues and related permitting. Frequently represents trade associations, municipal governments and non-profit organizations before federal district and appellate courts and the US Supreme Court.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Notable practitioners

Catherine Little and Fitzgerald Veira based in Atlanta are key partners at the firm.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • The team advised Berkshire Hathaway Energy on multiple aspects of environmental compliance, assisting the company with its species protection, Clean Water Act and RCRA coal ash-related permits.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"I have asked the team more than once for resources on non-routine issues, and they always deliver."

Environment respondent
USA

"They are quick and very responsive; their work quality is top-notch and they give understandable advice. I trust them greatly."

Environment respondent
USA

"Once we find a law firm and attorneys who are responsive, cost-efficient, smart and practical, there is no need to look elsewhere. They are one of the best I've dealt with."

Environment respondent
USA

"The issues in our industry can be very complex, but their extensive knowledge of environmental law and policies has been extremely beneficial to us."

Environment respondent
USA