Environment | USA

Bass, Berry & Sims is an esteemed firm with significant strength in all aspects of environmental law, including permitting, investigations, enforcement actions and citizen suits. The firm represents public and private clients in negotiations with state and federal agencies and advises on matters such as groundwater contamination, hazardous waste and emissions compliance. It further offers substantial expertise in brownfield land use and water rights issues.

Holland & Knight has a well-respected group of attorneys known for lobbying and regulatory work across the gamut of environmental law practice. It regularly acts on greenfield and brownfield developments and has further experience in Superfund work. The firm handles both litigation and complex negotiations, and its clients benefit from its close relationships with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and significant experience in dealing with EPA and the DOJ. Additionally the firm demonstrates considerable expertise in advising on environmental issues affecting energy and power projects.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP advises clients on the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. A strong choice for representation before Tennessee and federal agencies in regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions, the firm is capable of advising across the full range of air, water and waste matters. It also regularly advises on environmental issues related to the development of properties.

Burr & Forman is a respected firm known for its expert handling of negotiations with state and federal regulators. It assists with waste compliance and permitting matters, as well as environmental litigation. It further offers considerable expertise in assisting with liability agreements. Clients also benefit from the team's competencies in EPA enforcement actions and clean water legislation.

Butler Snow houses a notable team of environmental lawyers active on a range of matters. It has significant expertise in groundwater contamination cases and regulatory compliance. The firm has offices in both Nashville and Memphis.