Changing Climate and New Energy Sources

We help companies factor climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy expectations into their plans.

Environmental Due Diligence

We help real estate owners, developers, and investors manage an evolving panoply of environmental issues and risks in their portfolios and transactions.

Environmental Risk, Insurance Proceeds

If plans go south, we secure insurance coverage – through litigation, if necessary.

Flaring Enforcement

We defend chemical manufacturers in major enforcement matters relating to their flaring operations practices under the Clean Air Act.

Emissions Permitting

We secure settlements that resolve refiners’ liability for alleged past violations and streamline complex federal permitting processes, allowing new projects to proceed.

Pipeline Safety

We advise energy and chemical companies on issues relating to their oil, gas, and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Sustainable Food Supply

For pesticide and biotech companies, we handle nine-figure arbitrations and appellate litigation, and counsel on endangered species issues and international agreement negotiations.

Water Regulation

We advise and litigate on groundwater and drinking water contamination (including lead and legionella), discharge permits, municipal water supply and treatment, and interbasin transfers.

Land Application of Biosolids

We defend against civil suits, enforcement actions, and toxic tort lawsuits that interfere with biosolids recycling.

Global Supply Chains and Waste Streams

We help manufacturers respond to questions about what's in their products, who made them, and where and how they move around the world.

Employee Safety

We help companies proactively comply with U.S. federal and state health and safety regulations, and respond to incidents when they occur.

International Chemical and Product Regulations

We represent clients at treaty conventions, advise on their implementation, and cost-effectively manage multi-jurisdictional international environmental legal projects.

The Environmental Law Firm

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Project Development & Transactions
Health & Safety
Product & Supply Chain Regulation

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Upcoming Event - June 5

Women and Environmental Law

Join B&D and the Environmental Law Institute for a panel discussion of women leaders in environmental law about the barriers facing women in this field and how to overcome them.

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Lauren is a go-to lawyer on conflict minerals issues.

Recent Publications

New York Makes It Easier to Identify Potential Environmental Justice Communities

Washington State Passes Climate Bill to Restrict Certain Uses of HFCs

Seeing Smoke Ahead: Cal/OSHA Proposes Emergency Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Vermont Governor Signs Law Setting Strict PFAS Limits

California Department of Toxic Substances Control Proposes Regulation Classifying Discarded Solar Panels as Universal Waste

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China EHS Roundtable

Our China Roundtable gives multinational companies with interests in China a forum through which to learn about China’s rapidly increasing EHS regulations.

Upcoming Event - May 22

Brazilian Environmental Law and Enforcement Roundtable

Our Latin America practice group will host a half-day seminar, "Trends in Brazilian Environmental Law and Enforcement Under the New Administration," in Washington, DC. The event will feature keynote remarks by Eduardo Fortunato Bim, federal prosecutor and new president of IBAMA.

Case Highlight - May 3

DC Circuit Issues Unanimous Ruling Ending 16-Year "Litigation Marathon" in North Dakota NEPA Case

Principals Nessa Coppinger and Ryan Carra served as Special Assistant Attorneys General to the State of North Dakota.

Industry Group Highlight

Industrial Hemp & Cannabis

Advising clients on the rapidly evolving environmental and litigation risks facing the industrial hemp and cannabis industry.

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Paul advises on global supply chain and product stewardship matters.

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John represents companies in complex, high-stakes litigation.

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Richard leads one of the nation’s most innovative and dynamic clean water practices.

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Dave is the Managing Principal and co-founder of our Seattle office.

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Maddie, fluent in Spanish, leads B&D’s Latin American practice.

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Bryan chairs the firm’s Waste Management and Recycling groups.

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Kirstin is efficient and responsive to clients' needs.

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Rachel's natural resources capabilities are enhanced by her experience at the DOJ.

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Loren is recognized as one of the leading environmental lawyers in the Northwest.

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Casey provides legal services that meet his clients’ business goals.

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Lucy’s practice focuses on water rights, natural resources, and land use issues.

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Alex helps clients solve product and project development problems.

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Before joining B&D, David served as Assistant Chief Counsel at Caltrans.

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Chris counsels clients on toxic tort, commercial litigation, and business transactions.

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Jake enjoys counseling clients and learning about their businesses.

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Pete is a former federal prosecutor.

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In addition to a J.D., Ryan has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry.

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Clients rely on Nessa to help them solve their most complicated, expensive, and intractable problems.

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Dan's product-focused practice is principally focused on information technology and pesticides.

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David’s practice touches every aspect of the Clean Air Act.

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Anthony co-chairs the firm’s Appellate practice group.

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Dan has rich experience from working in EPA’s Office of General Counsel.

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Kathy leads B&D’s Pesticides and Biotechnology groups.

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Drew uses his multidisciplinary background to solve complex problems.

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Ben’s practice encompasses litigation, regulation, and project development.

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Meet Russ LaMotte, B&D’s Managing Principal.

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“Together we can do great things.” – Ben Wilson, Chairman

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Roy focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court.

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Evynn represents clients in complex civil and criminal environmental litigation.

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Paula brings sound judgment and strategic thinking to complex environmental litigation.

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Mike is a former TCEQ lawyer with a diverse litigation and regulatory practice.

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Sarah is versatile, adaptable, and a quick learner.

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Ken has extensive experience with California statutes and regulatory programs.

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John worked at the Department of the Interior prior to joining B&D.

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Stacey served as Special Counsel in EPA's Office of General Counsel.

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Aaron has focused on hazardous waste issues since the beginning of the federal regulatory program in 1980.

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Jamie focuses on project development, natural resources, and administrative law and litigation.

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Katelyn is attentive, efficient, and dedicated to achieving the best results.

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John has 40+ years of federal and state trial and appellate work.

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Karen leads our Water group.

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Rob is recognized as one of the country’s top environmental lawyers.

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In addition to a J.D., Leah holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

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Prior to joining B&D, Tim was counsel at the American Coatings Association.

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Mark has over two decades of experience working in-house at large chemical companies.

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Sarah helps clients solve problems using her background in the law and science.

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David helps pesticide industry clients aggressively and effectively protect their IP rights.

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Beth works closely with clients to identify and limit environmental liabilities.

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Megan is an Associate in our Baltimore office.

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Tim is the Managing Principal of Beveridge & Diamond’s Baltimore office.

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In addition to being a lawyer, Parker is a professionally-trained wetlands ecologist.

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Jayni helps clients assess risk and develop compliance strategies.

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Laura co-chairs B&D’s Energy & Pipelines group.

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Bina is an environmental litigator and regulatory counselor in the Austin office.

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Laura, a former TCEQ lawyer, has 20+ years of Clean Air Act experience.

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Eric advocates for clients in tough and complex civil and commercial disputes.

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Marc helps clients with environmental contamination and project development issues.

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Jessalee focuses on air, climate, and subsurface contamination.

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Aminah always puts her clients’ needs and objectives at the forefront.

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Miriam is a Brazilian lawyer-in-residence.

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Russell has worked throughout the Americas and has particularly deep experience in Brazil and Canada.

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Tracy is a site remediation attorney in our Seattle office.

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Gus's practice includes contaminated site cleanup and litigation.

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Jimmy is a lead litigator in our Washington, DC, office.

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Tom has 30 years of experience litigating in state and federal trial courts.

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Don serves as outside general counsel for the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Working Group.

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Steve is a leader on CERCLA matters.

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Josh is a former senior trial attorney at the DOJ.

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John is the former Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's ENRD.

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Randy is a former general counsel for municipal water agencies of two major U.S. cities.

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Alan supports the global agriculture, food, biotechnology, and bioenergy industries.

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Prior to joining B&D, Peter spent 25 years at the Department of the Interior.

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Susan focuses on toxic tort, water contamination, and insurance coverage.

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Before joining B&D, Pam served as a Maryland Assistant Attorney General.

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Ed resolves high-stakes disputes for clients in multiple subject areas.

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Lindsey is a responsive and thoughtful team player.

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Aron has experience in industry sectors ranging from petroleum refineries to data centers. 

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Jessica’s practice involves compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters.

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Collin has a national practice in environmental, toxic tort, and constitutional litigation. 

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Sarah is Co-Chair of ABA SEER's In-House Counsel Committee.

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Steve is a founder of B&D’s Massachusetts office.

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Brian has 20+ years of project development experience.

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Heidi helps industry executives and facility managers solve the real-world problems that they face.

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Solving puzzles is what Jeanine enjoys most about environmental law.

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Meghan is the latest addition to our Boston office.

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Dylan enjoys the interplay of industry, the economy, law, and conservation.

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Brook helps clients with climate change and renewable energy matters.

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Mike concentrates on land use, energy, permitting, and environmental compliance.

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Gary is Managing Principal of our San Francisco office.

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Dan focuses on environmental and toxic tort litigation.

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Matt maintains a diverse environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Dacie works with clients nationwide across industrial sectors.

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Jenny is experienced in sustainability as applied to heavy industry.

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Rusty employs a commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving environmental issues.

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Megan Co-Chairs our Litigation group.

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John has argued vital insurance coverage issues before the highest courts of several states.

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John works with project teams in planning, permitting, contracting, and transactions.

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Mackenzie handles both environmental litigation and regulatory matters.

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Nicole excels at distilling complicated requirements into understandable terms.

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Meet Kate, a new addition to our California litigation team.

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Kaitlyn focuses on environmental enforcement and litigation across a wide range of industries and issues. 

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Erika is a litigation and regulatory attorney in our Seattle office.

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Meet Felicia, a recent addition to our Seattle office.

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Weiwei leads our China EHS Roundtable.

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Gus has served as co-counsel or amici counsel in Supreme Court cases since 1980.

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Grant maintains a diverse environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Zaheer works with clients nationally and internationally across industrial sectors. 

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Julius has a successful track record of obtaining favorable results for clients in complex matters.

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Anthony maintains a general environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Katrina is a new addition to our Washington, DC, office.

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Hilary maintains a general environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Brooklyn works on litigation nationwide.

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Graham focuses his practice on environmental, toxic tort, and products liability litigation. 

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Albert is one of B&D’s founders.

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Harold has mediated and arbitrated hundreds of complex disputes.

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