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Benjamin Cowan is well known for his expertise in environmental issues and particularly strong on endangered species matters.
M Benjamin Cowan
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Band 3 : Environment
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M Benjamin Cowan
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Practice Areas
Ben Cowan's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Practice covers energy and infrastructure project siting and permitting, regulatory and compliance counseling, environmental risk management in transactions, contaminated site remediation, Brownfields redevelopment, and enforcement defense. Ben is particularly well known for his expertise in Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act issues affecting renewable and traditional energy projects, and has successfully obtained permits under those statutes for numerous projects across the U.S.
Career
Partner, Locke Lord LLP; Associate, Bracewell & Patterson, LLP (May 1999-April 2002); Associate, Porter & Hedges, LLP (September 1997-April 1999)
Professional Memberships
Member, State Bar of Texas - Environmental and Natural Resources Section; Board Member: Renewable Energy Alliance – Houston; Past Chair, Greater Houston Partnership Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Subcommittee; Past Chair, The Clean Energy Leadership Alliance of Houston; Member, Greater Houston Energy Collaborative Leadership Committee; Past Chair, Houston Bar Association – Environmental Law Section
Personal
Vanderbilt University Law School (JD, 1997); University of Virginia (MA, Marine Affairs, 1995); University of Miami (BA, Marine Affairs, cum laude, 1992)
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"A really impressive specialist environmental lawyer."
"An excellent, sophisticated and reasonable attorney. I enjoy working with him."
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"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."
"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."
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