Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law

Burton LeBlanc, a Baron & Budd shareholder, is a powerhouse advocate for individuals who have been harmed by corporate wrongdoing, having begun his legal career representing victims of toxic exposure and workplace hazards. His lifelong commitment to service through the legal system was fostered by family as a child in his home state of Louisiana, a state where danger in the workplace was commonplace and expectations for most workers were of a life shortened by the necessity of making a li...

Kent Safriet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kent practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kent Safriet since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kent Safriet is held by other lawyers.

Diana Silva is a partner with Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, where she concentrates her practice in environmental litigation, including statutory contribution and cost recovery actions, toxic tort claims, contractual disputes, and administrative enforcement actions. She also counsels clients on environmental regulatory compliance matters, as well as permitting related to land development issues.

Dennis J. Krumholz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Dennis J. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis J. Krumholz since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dennis J. Krumholz is held by other lawyers.

Stacey Bosshardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Stacey practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stacey Bosshardt since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stacey Bosshardt is held by other lawyers.

Russell S. Warner is the Managing Partner of the law firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the Chairman of the firm's Business Department and the past Chairman of the firm's Environmental Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business and environmental law, including matters involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, as well as matters before the USEPA Environmental Appe...

Rita Bolt Barker is a veteran litigator and counselor with experience in environmental, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage matters. Environmental Rita has broad experience helping clients navigate the wide range of laws that protect our natural resources. She is a trusted, reliable partner for business and individuals who need a steady guide through the ins and outs of environmental compliance and litigation. Rita delivers results for clients who need assistance in investigating an...

Sarah Stevenson is a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department and a litigator representing public entities and private businesses. Her natural resources experience focuses on water law, including water adjudications and interstate water compacts, and Native American law, including natural resource development projects on Native American land. She has advised clients developing projects on Native American land on issues regarding indigenous rights, jurisdiction, and contract formation. ...

Malcolm S. Murchison is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas and enjoys a broad based commercial law practice. His variety of skills equip him to handle a wide range of legal issues for his clients, including oil and gas, real estate, corporate formations/mergers/dissolutions, commercial lending and financing arrangements, state/local tax disputes, and land-use issues. He has significant experience in handling Louisiana mineral interest issues ranging from acquisitions, title examinati...

David R. Gillay is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Environmental Department. Before joining the department in 2001, he obtained an advanced environmental engineering degree and practiced as an environmental consultant on various projects across the country. David's legal practice primarily concentrates on the following subjects: underground storage tank regulation, including Indiana's Excess Liability Trust Fund; Brownfields projects; remediation projects dealing with soil, surface wate...

Peter H. Weiner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Peter H. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Peter H. Weiner since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter H. Weiner is held by other lawyers.

Chase Brockstedt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Chase practices law in Lewes, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Chase Brockstedt since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the profes...

Randall M. Lutz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Randall M. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Randall M. Lutz since 1995. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Randall M. Lutz is held by other lawyers.

Ted Wolff advises clients in navigating environmental issues in both disputes and transactional matters. He supports clients in retail, transportation, real estate, industrial goods, manufacturing, food service, healthcare as well as government agencies. Ted’s environmental litigation experience includes representing clients in federal and state courts and a range of administration actions. Ted focuses on matters involving compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. My...

Troy A. Eid, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, is a principal shareholder in the firm's Denver office. He has wide-ranging experience in complex federal, state and tribal litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate court level. Mr. Eid also handles a wide range of sensitive commercial transactions and disputes that require statutory, regulatory or administrative approval. Recent examples include: Spearheading the statutory review and community participation proc...

Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation. Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell® and a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, trying jury and non-...