Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law
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Phil Comella is a partner in Taft’s Environmental group. His practice spans both regulatory counseling and environmental-based litigation. With over three decades of experience in environmental law and a focus on the solid and hazardous waste industry, he regularly counsels owners and operators of landfills, treatment facilities, recycling operations, and waste generators on compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters arising under environmental laws.
Cecily Barclay focuses her practice on land use and entitlements, real estate acquisition and development and local government law. She regularly assists landowners, developers and public agencies throughout Northern California in all aspects of acquisition, entitlement and development of land, including land use application processing, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, negotiating and securing the approval of development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plan...
Robert A. Bilott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Bilott since 2010. 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 Robert A. Bilott is held by ...
Steven T. Senior is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Steven T. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Steven T. Senior since 2012. 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 Steven T. Senior is held by other lawyers.
Robert J. Kafin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Robert J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Kafin since 2006. 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 Robert J. Kafin is held by other lawyers.
Thomas G. DeLawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Thomas G. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. DeLawrence 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 professional regard in which Thomas G. DeLawrence is held by other lawyers.
Bryan J. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Bryan J. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan J. Moore since 2012. 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 Bryan J. Moore is held by other lawyers.
Heather Burgess is an attorney with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC in Olympia, Washington. Her practice focuses on Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law, representing real estate developers throughout all phases of property acquisition, development, and permitting. Heather has worked on residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Washington State, including significant developments in Southwest Washington. She assists clients in evaluating propert...
Sheri Bonstelle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Sheri practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sheri Bonstelle 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 Sheri Bonstelle is held by other lawyers.
Gary V. Perko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Gary V. practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gary V. Perko since 2007. 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 Gary V. Perko is held by other lawyers.
Steven M. Dalton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Steven M. practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Dalton 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 professional regard in which Steven M. Dalton is held by other lawyers.
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