Department profile
Williams Mullen

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia

Share profile

Williams Mullen

Rankings

About

Provided by Williams Mullen

Williams Mullen’s Environment and Natural Resources Practice in Virginia is known for its experienced attorneys and their connections at the state and federal level with environmental regulators and decision-makers. The environmental lawyers have a significant depth and breadth of experience representing a number of large companies and major industry associations on complex issues in regulatory compliance, enforcement and permitting issues at federal, state and local levels and on complex business and real estate transactions, land use matters, and legislative and regulatory affairs. They serve on multiple technical advisory committees and regulatory advisory panels for the development of Virginia environmental, natural resource and water supply regulations, as well as represent and lobby for clients before the Virginia General Assembly and its committees in a variety of environmental and water supply matters.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Environment - Virginia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Williams Mullen handles a broad range of environmental concerns, including defense of environmental liability litigation, obtaining water and air permits, and advising on environmental aspects of corporate acquisitions. The firm advises clients on their dealings with state and federal regulators, and offers notable expertise in the negotiation and implementation of consent decrees. The team has experience in assisting with stormwater matters, waste management and cases of environmental liability. It represents an impressive roster of local and national clients, including utilities companies and chemical manufacturers.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Their firm has a group of attorneys with decades of relevant experience, a keen understanding of the complex environmental regulations and great relationships with the regulatory decision-makers.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • They distinguish themselves by their in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment, their relationships with key stakeholders in the various regulatory agencies, and their client advocacy.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The participation in state regulatory development actions by their staff contributes to their network and deep understanding of not only the 'what' but also the 'why' of regulations.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Henry Pollard
    Henry Pollard

    Henry Pollard

    Henry Pollard has many years' experience advising on complex environment matters. His wide-ranging practice encompasses the defense of enforcement actions and assisting clients with permitting, regulatory issues and transactional due diligence. Pollard is also adept in advising on water matters, including wetland mitigation and stormwater offsetting, as well as waste management across sewage, chemicals and air systems.

    • Speaker has been a fixture in the Virginia environmental community for decades. He is a tireless advocate for his client’s interests while keeping the bigger picture and long game in mind.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Speaker provided excellent service and his assistance had a positive outcome.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Henry has a way of developing approaches to help a client meet their objectives in a timely fashion while maintaining great relationships with key stakeholders.

      Environment respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Williams Mullen (1)

Virginia

Members

Provided by Williams Mullen

Williams Mullen has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership