With expertise in regulatory compliance, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is noted for work on toxic tort litigation, as well as handling a breadth of environmental litigation, including federal and state enforcement actions, citizen suits, and private cost recovery claims. Splitting her time between Denver and Washington DC, department head Ana Maria Gutiérrez is noted for her aptitude in environmental and permitting matters. In Raleigh, Lisa Rushton has been engaged in toxic tort claims and project development, while Charlotte-based Brad De Vore has long-standing experience in environmental litigation.
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Key clients
- Honeywell
- May River Capital
- D.R. Horton
- Granite Creek Capital Partners and SalemOne, Inc.
- Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc
Work highlights
Advised Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. on FERC regulatoryproceedings concerning initial jurisdictional rates and the development of a member withdrawal tariff, including parallel state court and regulatory challenges.
Advised Honeywell on state court actions alleging exposure to hazardous substances from aformer Bendix facility in Franklin, Indiana, including follow-on claims after prior successful defense and settlements in related federal and state cases.
Practice head
Ana Maria Gutiérrez
Other key lawyers
Lisa Rushton; Brad De Vore