Attorneys in Lewis Rice’s Environmental Compliance Practice Group help businesses in a variety of industries across the country navigate complex environmental regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. Our attorneys work closely with our clients to ensure they comply with environmental laws, minimize risk, and manage environmental liabilities.
Our team of experienced attorneys assists with permitting, regulatory compliance audits, enforcement actions, and environmental due diligence for M&A transactions. Whether you're addressing issues related to air, water, waste, or land use, Lewis Rice offers practical and efficient legal solutions to help your business meet its environmental obligations and achieve sustainable success.
Our Services
We guide clients through an array of environmental compliance matters, such as:
- Environmental permitting and licensing for air quality, water quality, hazardous waste, land use, and more
- Compliance audits and risk assessments
- Representation in administrative and enforcement proceedings
- Negotiation with local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies
- Cleanup and remediation of contaminated sites, including asbestos and brownfield projects
- Advising on air, water, and waste management regulations such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Transactional due diligence for environmental risks
- Environmental impact assessments and disclosures
- Regulatory updates and ongoing compliance support
- Sustainability and corporate environmental strategies
Our Clients
We advise businesses both large and small in all industries throughout the United States, including:
- Manufacturing
- Energy and utilities
- Agriculture
- Construction and real estate development
- Transportation and logistics
- Chemicals and industrial processes
- Waste management
Our attorneys also counsel municipalities on environmental issues, including conducting environmental assessments before purchasing or developing land; helping them remain informed on and in compliance with environmental regulations; and incorporating sustainability goals into planning, zoning, and building codes.
Our Approach
Whether addressing enforcement actions or advising on sustainability initiatives, we help companies save time, costs, and reputations by minimizing their environmental risks. We provide support that is tailored to our clients’ needs. Our attorneys conduct environmental risk assessments and audits to help businesses make informed decisions as well as represent them in any environmental litigation related to ongoing or completed projects.
Lewis Rice’s Environmental Compliance Practice Group makes it a priority to ensure clients keep up with and adhere to environmental laws and regulations that continue to change in response to scientific advancements, societal demands, and political leadership. The technical knowledge and practical insights we provide make us valued and trusted partners.
