K&L Gates‘s environmental practice is well equipped to advise clients on a varied portfolio of environmental and natural resources matters. The firm is active in state and federal regulation of, inter alia, air, wetlands, and mining. Acting out of Newark, Brian Montag is sought by clients in the industries and manufacturing sectors for assistance on regulatory, enforcement, and litigation mandates. Harrisburg-based Craig Wilson receives a varied stream of work on energy project development, environmental permitting, and natural gas operations. The pair jointly head the practice.
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Key clients

  • Disa Technologies, Inc.
  • Chemical Council of New Jersey (CCNJ), NJAPA, and NJCAA
  • PPG Industries
  • Ford Motor Company
  • CPV Renewable Power and Affiliates
  • Homer City Redevelopment LLC/Knighthead Capital Management LLC
  • Primo Brands
  • Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District
  • Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Associations
  • LG Chem
Practice head

Brian Montag; Craig Wilson

Other key lawyers

Tad J. Macfarlan; Dawn M. Lamparello