Clients benefit from our in-depth understanding of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and our long experience with water-quality and coastal-development matters as they deal with scrutiny from government agencies and environmental groups.
Our attorneys provide substantive, ongoing counsel for clients throughout the United States and in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regions across the U.S. We have advised clients on virtually every issue related to water quality, from resource and systems planning to permitting, compliance, and litigation. Our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA as having particular in-depth knowledge of CWA-related issues as well as water-quality and coastal-development matters.
We take a proactive approach and work with clients to reduce potential liabilities, avoid permitting delays, and develop good relationships with regulators. We also facilitate the negotiation of practical, long-term settlement of enforcement actions and help our clients understand and comply with applicable water-quality laws. When appropriate, we represent our clients in water-related litigation, always keeping their business interests at the forefront of our litigation strategies.
In particular, our experience includes the following core areas:
Our water-related practice includes broad experience in permitting issues confronting utility companies, obtaining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for discharges of process wastewater and storm water, obtaining permits for discharges of dredged and fill materials/wetlands impacts (CWA § 404 permits), and obtaining permits for surface water and groundwater withdrawals.
Our attorneys have experience with every essential issue related to water supply, from resource management and systems planning to permitting, compliance, and litigation.
Our water quality practice has significant experience providing counsel in matters arising under the CWA, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and other federal, state and local environmental and land use laws.
We represent numerous clients, including developers and banks, in securing permits related to wetlands, soil and erosion control, and riverbank modification.
Press Coverage
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Utilities Brace for Costs of Compliance With New PFAS Water Rule
Environmental Law and Policy Monitor
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The Long-Awaited Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Have Arrived
Environmental Law and Policy Monitor
11.28.23
EPA’s New Proposed Maui Guidance: Underwhelming and Sneaky
Reflections on Water 2
11.28.23
EPA’s New Proposed Maui Guidance: Underwhelming and Sneaky
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Reflections on Water 2
11.15.23
EPA’s New 401 Certification Rule: Expanded Scope and Unanswered Questions