Ranking tables
Environment: Litigation | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Bruce White Barnes & Thornburg LLP21 Years Ranked
Jennifer T Nijman Nijman Franzetti LLP22 Years Ranked
Mark R Ter Molen Mayer Brown LLP15 Years Ranked
Mary Rose Alexander Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Susan M Franzetti Nijman Franzetti LLP22 Years Ranked
Timothy S Bishop Mayer Brown LLP21 Years Ranked
Ann M Zwick Taft4 Years Ranked
Byron Taylor Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
Eric E Boyd Thompson Coburn LLP21 Years Ranked
Joseph F Madonia Barnes & Thornburg LLP17 Years Ranked
Philip L. Comella Taft14 Years Ranked
Steven Siros Jenner & Block LLP16 Years Ranked
Susan E. Brice Nijman Franzetti LLP11 Years Ranked
Arthur Foerster Latham & Watkins1 Years Ranked- Daniel Deeb ArentFox Schiff LLP2 Years Ranked
- Josh More ArentFox Schiff LLP2 Years Ranked
Karl Karg Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
Karl R Heisler King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
Kristen L. Gale Nijman Franzetti LLP4 Years Ranked
Nancy J Rich Katten17 Years Ranked
Russell Selman ArentFox Schiff LLP20 Years Ranked- Thomas Dimond Ice Miller LLP8 Years Ranked
- Andrew H PerellisPerellis & Associates, LLC
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Bruce White
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedBruce White maintains a highly regarded litigation practice which sees him engaged by local authorities and industrial clients in contentious environmental matters.1 Jennifer T Nijman
Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedJennifer Nijman is respected for the strength of her practice in environmental law, which sees her engaged in a variety of cases including coal ash and CERCLA litigation.1 Mark R Ter Molen
Mayer Brown LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedMark Ter Molen routinely acts in large environmental class actions involving damage to property and personal injury claims.1 Mary Rose Alexander
Latham & Watkins LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMary Rose Alexander handles high-stakes environmental litigation on behalf of a range of clients, including local authorities and companies in the chemical and energy sectors.1 Susan M FranzettiNijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedSusan Franzetti assists clients with the full range of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, litigation and compliance advice. She has particular experience acting on behalf of clients in remedial investigations, as well as defending them in CAA and CWA suits.1 Timothy S BishopMayer Brown LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedTimothy Bishop is a highly experienced litigator with significant experience in cases concerning the CAA and the CWA. He is also noted for his strong appellate practice.
Band 2
2 Ann M Zwick
Taft | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAnn Zwick of Taft has considerable experience in environmental regulatory issues including compliance and permitting. She possesses complimentary strength in litigation.
2 Byron Taylor
Sidley Austin LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedByron Taylor handles a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, transactional work and disputes.2 Eric E Boyd
Thompson Coburn LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedEric Boyd is particularly highly regarded for his knowledge of CAA matters, alongside other contentious environmental issues.2 Joseph F MadoniaBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJoseph Madonia is well regarded in the market for his litigation expertise. He has significant experience in acting for global chemical companies and is adept at handling large class actions involving soil and groundwater contamination issues.2 Philip L. ComellaTaft | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedPhilip Comella of Taft continues to act in complex environmental litigation and is particularly noted for his expertise in RCRA hazardous waste matters.
2 Steven Siros
Jenner & Block LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSteven Siros comes recommended for his strong environmental litigation practice, which includes CERCLA and RCRA cases as well as insurance disputes.2 Susan E. BriceNijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSusan Brice is an experienced environmental lawyer whose practice encompasses a range of environmental litigation, including toxic torts as well as representing clients in superfund work.
Band 3
3 Arthur FoersterLatham & Watkins | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedArthur Foerster has an impressive environmental practice in which he counsels clients on both contentious and regulatory matters. He has in-depth knowledge of such issues as EPA regulations, ESG and sustainability and emissions issues.
3 Daniel Deeb
ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDaniel Deeb is recognized for his expertise in environmental matters, particularly concerning coal, water and air. He supports clients on enforcement actions and investigations too.3 Josh MoreArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJosh More often appears in court for clients on litigation concerning different environmental media, including air and water.3 Karl KargLatham & Watkins LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKarl Karg is extremely well-versed in EPA enforcement and Clean Air Act issues. He is also sought by clients to advise on ESG and climate change matters.
3 Karl R Heisler
King & Spalding LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedKarl Heisler is adept at representing clients in a range of complex litigious matters, particularly under CAA, OSHA and CERCLA.3 Kristen L. GaleNijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKristen Gale has experience in a range of environmental litigation matters, including related to water contamination and the RCRA.3 Nancy J Rich
Katten | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedNancy Rich of Katten remains a popular choice for clients seeking advice on a wide range of environmental issues, including litigation, regulatory and compliance matters.3 Russell SelmanArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedRussell Selman has significant experience in representing clients in a range of environmental disputes. He has notable expertise advising companies with Superfund sites.3 Thomas Dimond
Ice Miller LLP | Environment: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedThomas Dimond of Ice Miller LLP is noted in the market for his litigation expertise. He represents clients in a wide range of matters, including CAA issues and CERCLA litigation.