Mr Jason Hutt > Bracewell LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
2001 M STREET, NW, SUITE 900
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Environmental Strategies

Position

Jason Hutt, chair of the firm’s environmental department, advises and defends clients with a deep appreciation of the high-profile and complex environmental and energy issues of our day. His advice and advocacy are informed by a technical understanding for how energy and key industrial sectors operate as well as an acumen for the challenges Bracewell’s clients must navigate to achieve their business objectives. Jason is a key member of Bracewell’s incident response and internal investigation teams for matters subject to the jurisdictional reaches of these agencies. Jason’s experience and perspective inform his advice to project developers, debtors, investor groups and financial institutions focused on the business implications of various policy initiatives as well as the environmental risks and liabilities associated with transactions. His thoughts on legal and policy matters are regularly reflected in the mainstream media and trade publications covering energy and environmental issues.

Languages

Spanish

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, Vermont Law School, 1998; B.A., Colgate University, 1995

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Environment > Environment: regulatory

The environment, lands, and resources team at Bracewell LLP  is prepared to support clients in the energy, chemical, and infrastructure segments, a key example of this is the team serving as outside counsel to Equinor Wind concerning its offshore wind business. Jason Hutt and Jeffrey Holmstead lead the practice from Washington DC. Hutt focuses his practice on enforcement actions, investigations, and major incidents, while Holmstead is a key point of contact on the Clean Air Act and climate change. Other key members in Washington DC include Kevin Ewing , who advises on energy development, and Ann Navaro , who brings government experience to advise on natural resources. Over in Austin, Kevin Collins ’s expertise in internal investigations positions him as a key advisor to the energy and petrochemical industries. while Sara Burgin is a name to note across a breadth of sectors on water mandates, and Matt Paulson advises oil and gas and chemical manufacturing industries on permitting and compliance. Austin’s Timothy Wilkins is recommended for energy transition, climate change, and enforcement matters, while Whit Swift  is equally recommended for permitting and regulations.

 

United States > Environment > Environment: transactional

(Leading partners)

Jason Hutt  – Bracewell LLP

The energy, chemical, and infrastructure sectors form a cornerstone of Bracewell LLP’s environment, lands, and resources practice which continues to advise an array of clients on transactional and regulatory matters. Co-lead of the team, Jason Hutt  is positioned to advise and defend clients on administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions related to federal and state agencies that regulate energy and environmental issues including the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy from Washington DC. From Austin, fellow co-lead Timothy Wilkins handles environmental disputes, energy transition, climate change, and ESG mandates. Natural resources lawyer Kevin Ewing operates out of the DC office and oversees offshore wind, LNG, and natural gas pipeline projects for investors, operators, and project developers, whereas Austin-based Matthew Paulson focuses his practice on the oil and gas, refining, power, and chemical manufacturing industries.

 

United States > Environment > Environment: litigation

Bracewell LLP combines top-tier environmental litigation attorneys with a comprehensive media and government relations team, offering a cohesive strategy to address complex environmental challenges. Its expertise spans energy transitions, ESG issues, and offshore wind projects, positioning the firm as a leader in emerging environmental law. The team includes Jason Hutt and Ann Navaro  in Washington DC. Hutt, who leads the firm’s environmental practice, advises on enforcement, litigation, and investigations with expertise in energy and environmental justice.Navaro brings extensive experience in federal natural resource law, guiding clients on permitting and litigation. Additionally, Kevin Collins  in Austin, co-leads the environmental team, excelling in federal and private practice and leading internal investigations.