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Environment - Texas

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP fields an experienced group of practitioners who frequently handle environmental issues arising from transactions across a range of industries. The firm boasts a strong criminal investigation and brownfield remediation practice. Their attorneys have a notable focus on traditional and renewable energy matters. The team is also particularly well versed serving real estate and construction clients as well as financial services entities.

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

Work Highlights

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  • The team represent Brookfield on environmental aspects of transactions. Most recently, the firm advised on Brookfield's acquisition of 60 properties within the Wells G&H Superfund site.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth E Mack
2
Elizabeth E Mack
2
Band 2
Elizabeth Mack is cochair of the firm's environmental group. Her extensive experience and expansive environmental practice includes air, water and toxic substances issues.
"We regard Elizabeth as one of the best in the business."
"Elizabeth is the best environmental attorney I've ever worked with."
"Not only does Elizabeth provide remarkable client service, but she is an expert in her field that is able to analyze issues and provide reliable, effective and sophisticated legal advice."
"Overall, one of the most intelligent and solution-oriented attorneys with whom I have had the pleasure of working. She is reliable and creative, with a focus on getting the job done in a constructive way."
Gerald D Higdon
3
Gerald D Higdon
3
Band 3
Gerald Higdon has a diverse practice covering redevelopment and permitting as well as enforcement proceedings. He is regularly retained by energy industry clients.
"Gerry protects us on the stuff that matters and doesn't waste time on things that don't."
Gerald J Pels
3
Gerald J Pels
3
Band 3
Gerald Pels is co-chair of the firm's environmental group. He is well regarded in the field, commonly advising clients in the manufacturing and energy sectors across the full spectrum of environmental permitting, compliance and enforcement matters.
"Gerry is an approachable risk-balancer who comes up with commercial proposals to get deals done."
"He's exceptional to work with at all levels."
M Benjamin Cowan
3
M Benjamin Cowan
3
Band 3
Benjamin Cowan is well known for his expertise in environmental issues and particularly strong on endangered species matters.
"A really impressive specialist environmental lawyer."
"An excellent, sophisticated and reasonable attorney. I enjoy working with him."
"His expertise is far-ranging in the space, from wetland and wildlife regulations to hazardous waste. He is the go-to expert for environmental matters for my team. He is indispensable."
Susan M Rainey
4
Susan M Rainey
4
Band 4
Susan Rainey is noted for her skilled management of the environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions as well as enforcement matters.
"She is highly regarded by our firm and provides a great level of support on our projects."
"Susan Rainey is a top-notch environmental lawyer that we value as part of our client team. She is responsive, provides sophisticated legal advice and is someone we can count on."
"Susan is incredibly responsive and helpful. She is always quick to help and I have never thought about looking elsewhere for help."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Elizabeth E Mack
2
Elizabeth E Mack
2
Band 2
Gerald D Higdon
3
Gerald D Higdon
3
Band 3
Gerald J Pels
3
Gerald J Pels
3
Band 3
M Benjamin Cowan
3
M Benjamin Cowan
3
Band 3
Susan M Rainey
4
Susan M Rainey
4
Band 4