The full-service environmental and natural resources practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP fields a varied caseload including air and water pollution, Superfunds, endangered species, and chemical regulation. Splitting his practice between Los Angeles and San Francisco, practice head Mark Elliott’s experience extends to site remediation, hazardous material, and soil, water, and air quality. In Washington DC Jeffrey Knight acts primarily for energy and infrastructure development, real estate, and chemical clients on agency rulemaking and compliance with the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. The ‘top-notch’ Margaret Rosegay offers expertise on solid and hazardous waste and water quality permitting and compliance across San Francisco and Silicon Valley. In Houston, a key name to note is natural resources expert Amanda Halter , whereas Michael McDonough , of the LA office, focuses his practice on air quality regulations.
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‘They are the recognized experts in their field, with able counsel supplied all hours of the day. Responsive, smart, and hard-working.’
‘Margaret Rosegay is top-notch. She is our source for California environmental support. I have nothing other than superlatives with which to describe her legal acumen. Ron Van Buskirk is an able and seasoned litigator, with excellent drafting skills.’
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- Recycled Materials Association – West Coast Chapter (“ReMA”)
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Genentech
- The Kroger Company
- Merichem Company
- Teck American Incorporated
- Teck Resources Limited
- Brookfield Renewable Energy
- River Birch LLC
Lawyers
Practice head
Mark E. Elliott; Michael McDonough; Margaret Rosegay; Amanda G. Halter; Jeffrey A. Knight