Natural Resources

Your guide to an ever-changing landscape

Natural resource laws are more pervasive than ever, affecting almost every industry and the landscape is changing, both beneath our feet and in the business world surrounding us. Today’s businesses face a wide range of complex challenges related to increasing environmental awareness, growing emphasis on sustainable development and a dynamic regulatory environment.

Our Natural Resources Group helps clients develop forward-thinking environmental strategies marrying the needs of business and the governmental regulatory requirements. Members of our group frequently partner with the Corporate & Business Department, Real Estate and Litigation groups so that when environmental issues arise in development, acquisition and dispositions of property, we assemble a team with the specific experience to ensure the transaction is successful. When a problem does emerge, you can rest assured that you're being represented by a team of seasoned attorneys with the knowledge, relationships and legal skills to help you mitigate even the most complex environmental risk.

Natural Resources Practice Groups

• Development
• Energy & Environment
• Engineering & Construction
• Land Use
• Remediation
• Water & Public Lands

Within these groups, we have particular specialties in issues relating to:

• Agriculture
• Air quality and permitting
• Condemnation
• Due diligence
• Endangered Species Act
• Environmental Insurance
• Hazardous waste/CERCLA and RCRA
• Indian affairs
• Land use
• Indoor air: Asbestos and mold
• Lobbying
• NEPA
• Oil and gas
• Regulatory advocacy
• Urban redevelopment
• Water quality
• Water rights
• Wetlands