Ranking tables
Environment: Litigation | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Bruce White Barnes & Thornburg LLP22 Years Ranked
Byron Taylor Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
Jennifer T Nijman Nijman Franzetti LLP23 Years Ranked
Mark R Ter Molen Mayer Brown LLP16 Years Ranked
Mary Rose Alexander Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
Susan M Franzetti Nijman Franzetti LLP23 Years Ranked
Timothy S Bishop Mayer Brown LLP22 Years Ranked
Ann M Zwick Taft5 Years Ranked
Eric E Boyd Thompson Coburn LLP22 Years Ranked
Francis X Lyons ArentFox Schiff LLP22 Years Ranked
Joseph F Madonia Barnes & Thornburg LLP18 Years Ranked
Karl R Heisler King & Spalding LLP3 Years Ranked
Philip L. Comella Taft15 Years Ranked
Steven Siros Jenner & Block LLP17 Years Ranked
Susan E. Brice Nijman Franzetti LLP12 Years Ranked
Arthur Foerster Latham & Watkins2 Years Ranked- Daniel Deeb ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
- Josh More ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
Karl Karg Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
Kristen L. Gale Nijman Franzetti LLP5 Years Ranked
Nancy J Rich Katten18 Years Ranked
Russell Selman ArentFox Schiff LLP21 Years Ranked
Stephanie Sebor Jenner & Block LLP4 Years Ranked- Cynthia FaurQuarles & Brady LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Bruce White
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedBruce White maintains a highly regarded litigation practice which sees him engaged by local authorities and industrial clients in contentious environmental matters.1 Byron Taylor
Sidley Austin LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedByron Taylor handles a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, transactional work and disputes. He is particularly known for his knowledge and experience handling complex air quality issues.
1 Jennifer T Nijman
Nijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 23 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 16 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 14 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 23 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 22 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAnn Zwick of Taft has considerable experience in environmental regulatory issues including compliance and permitting. She possesses complimentary strength in litigation.
2 Eric E Boyd
Thompson Coburn LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedEric Boyd is particularly highly regarded for his knowledge of CAA matters, alongside other contentious environmental issues.2 Francis X Lyons
ArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedFrancis Lyons' clients can benefit from his experience as a former EPA official. He has experience advising on regulatory compliance issues as well as defending clients against enforcement actions.2 Joseph F MadoniaBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 18 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 Karl R Heisler
King & Spalding LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKarl Heisler is adept at representing clients in a range of complex litigious matters, particularly under CAA, OSHA and CERCLA.2 Philip L. ComellaTaft | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 15 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 17 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 12 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: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 2 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 DeebArentFox Schiff LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 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: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 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: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 2 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 Kristen L. GaleNijman Franzetti LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 5 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: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 18 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: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 21 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 Stephanie SeborJenner & Block LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedStephanie Sebor has significant experience advising on the environmental regulatory aspects of transactions. She is equally adept at handling litigation, including disputes related to CERCLA and the CAA.
Associates to watch
Hannah PosenSidley Austin LLP | Environment: Litigation2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedHannah Posen has a growing profile in the contentious environment space. Her main areas of focus include regulatory compliance, particularly relating to the CAA, as well as criminal and civil enforcement actions.