Robert P Fowler

Economic Development; Energy; Environmental; Forestry; Government Relations, State & Local; Litigation; Mergers & Acquisitions; Litigation; Real Estate; Climate Change Mitigation; Carbon Sequestration; Natural Gas; Timberland Acquisition Sales; Sawmill Projects; Lumber/Fiber Supply

Rob Fowler, a seasoned attorney with decades of experience in environmental and natural resource law, serves as the Environmental Team Leader at Adams & Reese.

Rob practices in the law firm’s Birmingham office and provides advice to clients throughout the firm’s footprint. Prior to joining Adams & Reese, Rob was a Partner in a large regional law firm and served as an Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Environmental Compliance for a conglomerate of approximately 75 affiliate companies in the mining, agricultural, and hospitality industries.

Rob has worked with developers, industrial clients, electric utilities, property owners, mining interests (limestone, coal, gold, and graphite), industrial groups, and others in all aspects of environmental and natural resources law. He has defended his clients against environmental enforcement actions brought by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and citizens in all levels of federal and state courts, and in front of administrative boards. Rob has filed many amicus curiae briefs for various business coalitions and trade associations on complicated environmental issues. On behalf of his clients, he has drafted comments on local, state, and federal laws and proposed rulemakings.

Rob takes a holistic approach to serving his clients, recognizing that most environmental issues involve much more than a single-minded focus on environmental matters. He is not serving his clients if he does not also understand how economic, governmental, social, and public relations matters can impact any project or legal issue. Rob has his real estate license in Alabama and is a mediator in training through the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, further diversifying his experience and value to clients.