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Jeffrey R Holmstead

Jeffrey R Holmstead

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Advises clients on complex regulatory, legal, and public relations issues, drawing on his experience as a senior official at EPA and in the White House. Represents clients before EPA, other federal agencies, Congress, and the courts. Works on issues related to climate change, the Clean Air Act, and energy policy, including development of new industrial facilities, renewable energy sources, and energy infrastructure.

Career

Associate Counsel to President George HW Bush (1989–1993), Environmental Policy; Assistant Administrator, Air and Radiation, US EPA (2001–2005)

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar Association

Personal

JD, Yale Law School, 1987; BA, summa cum laude, Brigham Young University, 1984

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment - District of Columbia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Jeffrey Holmstead has a nationally recognized environmental law and climate change practice with notable expertise in the CAA.

Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Jeffrey Holmstead has noteworthy environmental law and climate change practice with particular expertise in the Clean Air Act. He is noted for his knowledge of issues affecting clients in the coal power and wider energy sector as well as clients active in the manufacturing industry.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jeff is the preeminent environmental legal professional. He's royalty.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeffrey Holmstead is the best clean air act lawyer I've encountered, he has great experience and understands how things work at the EPA.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeff provides expert guidance and value due to his extensive experience.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

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