Environmental Law Services | DeWitt LLP

Our Environmental attorneys bring a wealth of experience to the forefront of environmental law, with several of our legal professionals having played integral roles in shaping regional environmental legislation. Far beyond mere legal practitioners, our team actively collaborates with clients in negotiating, legislating, and litigating intricate environmental issues, spanning from permits to enforcement matters.

Key areas of focus encompass a diverse range of environmental challenges, ensuring comprehensive support for our clients:

Agricultural Issues
Bio-Environmental Issues
Brownfield Development of Contaminated Real Estate
CERCLA & Site Remediation
Civil & Criminal Enforcement Defense
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Community Right-to-Know & Spill Reporting
Compliance Auditing
Construction & Development
Due Diligence in Business/Financing Transactions
Energy
Environmental Audits
Facility Siting
Government Relations
Hazardous & Solid Waste Management
Innovative or Second Tier Regulatory Programs
Insurance Coverage
Land Use & Zoning
Metallic & Non-Metallic Mining
Permits & Regulatory Approvals
Renewable Energy
Recycling Issues
Storage Tanks
Water Issues
Conservancy Areas:
Floodplains
Shoreland Zoning
Stormwater Management
Water Use
Waterway Navigation
Wetlands
Renewable Energy

Beyond our broad expertise in environmental law, we possess unique insights into agriculture and agribusiness in the Midwest. This distinct perspective allows us to provide integrated renewable energy advice, assisting companies in developing and growing to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Our commitment to personal service, practical advice, and responsiveness stands as our primary goal in guiding clients through the complex and ever-changing renewable energy landscape.

Clients across industries, including biodiesel, biomass, ethanol, coal-fired electric generation units, and wind, seek our counsel. In the realm of renewable energy, our representation extends to notable cases such as BEST Energies Inc.'s biodiesel production, pyrolysis, and gasification issues, Butler Ridge, LLC's 54-megawatt wind farm, and Belmont Bio-Ag.

Our guidance to renewable energy clients covers a spectrum of matters, including:

Business Structure
Environmental Compliance
Environmental Permitting
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Project Siting and Permitting
Real Estate and Land Use
State and Federal Government Relations

In selecting our Environmental attorneys, clients secure not only legal acumen, but a collaborative partnership dedicated to navigating the intricate landscape of environmental law and renewable energy.

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If you would like more information about our Environmental practice group, please contact info@dewittllp.com.