Mr Kevin Collins > Bracewell LLP > Austin, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
111 CONGRESS AVENUE, STE 2300
AUSTIN, TX 78701-4061
TEXAS
United States

Work Department

Environmental Strategies

Position

Kevin assists companies responding to government investigations after major industrial accidents and chemical releases in the energy and chemical sectors. Kevin has experience responding to investigations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), California regulatory authorities, and state and federal prosecutors.

Career

Kevin is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District of Texas. He serves as an adjunct professor for The University of Texas School of Law Trial Advocacy Program.

Education

J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2005; B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1993

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: 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.