Joel T. Bowers

Joel T. Bowers


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2026

South Bend, Indiana

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

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Environmental lawyer Joel Bowers is dedicated to finding creative solutions to even the most difficult enforcement proceedings and complex deals. Joel is experienced in transforming technical analysis into practical legal counsel that takes into account big-picture client objectives.

Joel focuses his practice on environmental compliance and enforcement, including air quality and chemical regulation. He advises on remediation, corrective action and voluntary cleanups, as well as cost recovery defense.

In addition, Joel advises on environmental diligence for commercial and real estate brownfields transactions, as well as navigates his clients through the wetlands permitting process. Joel also represents industrial, institutional and individual clients in judicial and administrative environmental enforcement proceedings at the federal, state and local levels.

Joel feels a sense of personal stake in matters in which he is involved, and offers skill in analyzing sophisticated environmental issues and explaining prospective courses of action to clients in a way that is easily understood and actionable.

Joel’s clients are diverse and range from transportation and manufacturing entities to those in the energy and technology sectors. Regardless of the client or matter at hand, Joel focuses on understanding what each client needs to succeed and then develops solutions around those distinct objectives.

He is a frequent presenter on environmental topics for legal and professional audiences.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 201 South Main Street, Suite 400
    South Bend, IN 46601-2130
Education
  • Wayne State University, J.D.
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation - Environmental

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