LAWYER PROFILE
Bernard F Hawkins Jr

Bernard F Hawkins Jr

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

Environmental Enforcement & Litigation

Environmental

Environmental - Transactions

Federal Government Strategies

State & Local Government Relations

Toxic Torts

Career

Involved in permitting, compliance counseling, defending enforcement actions and administrative challenges for multi-faceted stationary sources subject to provisions of the Clean Air Act, including those subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) requirements, non-attainment requirements, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“NESHAP”) provisions, New Source Performance Standards (“NSPS”) requirements, Title V operating permit requirements and other stationary source state permitting requirements derived from State Implementation Plans (“SIPs”)

Involved in commenting on and challenging federal rulemakings in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Experienced in dealing with indoor environmental quality issues.

Represented clients in cases involving CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air, Clean Water, TSCA, FIFRA, EPCRA, NEPA, and the Endangered Species Act.

Represented clients in permitting matters, compliance counseling, compliance dispute resolution, negotiation of consent orders and decrees, and administrative appeals.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Section of Business Law

South Carolina Bar

American Chemical Society

Defense Research Institute

Personal

University of South Carolina School of Law, JD, cum laude (1990)

University of South Carolina, BS, Biology, magna cum laude (1986)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment - South Carolina

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Bernard Hawkins is experienced in environmental issues pertaining to air quality and waste management, including hazardous waste. His broad practice includes advising on permitting and compliance matters, as well as representing clients in environmental litigation.

Strengths

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  • He is the best environmental lawyer anywhere. Bernard is an expert in the field, experienced, practical, clear communicator and well connected.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bernie is very responsive, brilliant and incredibly insightful and helpful.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bernie is top notch in what he does and is a significant asset to the company for providing important and expert advice.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bernie is so good; he has continued to be an invaluable resource and is incredibly knowledgeable.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bernie is a pleasure to work with; he is the top environmental lawyer in the state and is a valuable adviser for me.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

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