Susan H. Richardson
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental Water Law
Biography
Susan Hearne Richardson concentrates her practice in the area of environmental law, including regulatory and compliance counseling, due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions, permitting, enforcement and hazardous site remediation. Ms. Richardson has significant experience in advising clients with regard to the wastewater permitting and enforcement issues, particularly as applicable to municipal governments.
Overview
- English
- Gender: Female
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1991
- University of Tulsa, Biology, graduated 1988
- English
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1991
- University of Tulsa, Biology, graduated 1988
- Gender: Female
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Water Law, Atlanta (2025)
- Litigation - Environmental, Atlanta (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Water Law
Special Focus:
- Administrative/Regulatory
- Clean Water Act
- Counseling
- Enforcement Defense
- Environmental Cleanup
- Environmental Permitting
- Industry
- Permitting
- RCRA/Hazardous Waste
- Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
News & Media
Publications
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