Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 
Chris Williams is an attorney with Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, where he advises clients on Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. For more than 22 years, he has represented heavily regulated industries in environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, risk management, permitting, and transactional matters. His clients include pipeline and natural resource companies, manufacturers, landfill owners, real estate developers, and local governments.
Chris draws on experience as both an environmental attorney and former environmental consultant to help clients address complex regulatory and business challenges. He works with companies to navigate federal and state environmental regulations, manage operational risk, respond to enforcement actions, and support business objectives while maintaining compliance obligations.
His litigation experience includes defending clients in matters involving PFAS contamination claims, air emissions issues affecting manufacturing facilities, Clean Water Act citizen suits, environmental enforcement actions, and civil rights disputes related to forestry taxation. In addition to litigation, Chris advises businesses on environmental considerations in commercial transactions, assists clients with permitting and regulatory approvals, and develops compliance protocols for ongoing operations.
Chris has represented a fireworks distribution company in obtaining air permits, advised engine importers and utility truck upfitters on vehicle emissions compliance matters, and counseled developers on HUD environmental requirements connected to low-income housing projects. His practice regularly involves assisting clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory strategy, and responses to agency investigations.
Chris has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for his work in environmental law and is a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. He previously served as Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Alabama State Bar and has held board positions with the Green Resource Center for Alabama, the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyer Program, and the Cahaba River Society.
