About

Provided by Wyche, P.A.

Environmental law is a rapidly changing field, where governing authorities are highly technical and risks can be difficult to assess. Our environmental and sustainability practice group assists clients in navigating the complex maze of environmental laws and proactively seeking ways to improve business practices. Our practice covers many areas including Environmental Litigation, Natural Resources Conservation, Regulatory Compliance, Enforcement, and Permitting, Development & Rehabilitation, and Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Development. 

Lawyers in the firm’s environmental & sustainability practice group are widely recognized for their success in the area. Tommy Wyche was the first recipient of the American Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Environmental and Resources Stewardship. Greg English is a contributing author to Environmental Law in South Carolina, and Rita Bolt Barker serves as adjunct faculty at Furman University, where she teaches Environmental Law. Additionally, members of the practice group are active in the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, the South Carolina Bar Association Environmental Section, Urban Land Institute, US Green Building Council, the City of Greenville’s Green Ribbon Advisory Council and Brownfields Task Force, and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Issues Committee.

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Environment - South Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

Wyche has a respected environmental group that undertakes a wide variety of litigation and corporate work for clients in the area. The firm features broad expertise in matters including conservation, state and federal environmental regulations and issues relating to real estate developments. Its lawyers are experienced in handling regulatory compliance, enforcement and permitting, as well as environmental due diligence with respect to M&A.

Work Highlights

  • Wyche represented Campbell Young Leaders and Legacy Early College against Duke Energy, which has been directed to engage in a large-scale remediation project that will shut down operations of a charter school that serves 650 scholars in an underserved community.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rita B. Barker
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Rita B. Barker
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Rita Barker regularly advises on compliance with environmental regulations as well as defending clients against permitting challenges and enforcement actions. She has further expertise in transactional due diligence concerning environmental risk.

Rita is an excellent lawyer - extremely knowledgeable and very personable. She is very good at what she does.

Rita takes a very forward and progressive approach in dealing with complex issues. Her ability to recognize client needs and assure they are addressed is extremely valuable.

Rita is diligent and knowledgeable, stays abreast of trends in the practice and is extremely competent at representing her clients.

Rita Barker truly understands client needs and complexities navigating a challenging regulatory environment.

Gregory J. English
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Gregory J. English
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Gregory English largely focuses on contentious environment matters. He has experience in representing clients in both state and federal courts as well as defending them during investigative proceedings and remediation matters.

Greg is a highly skilled environmental lawyer and exceptional person.

Greg is pleasant, patient, responsive and receptive.

Greg is a great resource.

Greg is a very smart and capable lawyer.

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Rita B. Barker
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Rita B. Barker
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Band 1
Gregory J. English
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Gregory J. English
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Band 2