Environmental Law
From small, one-owner businesses to large multinational corporations, the environmental lawyers at Jennings, Haug & Cunningham have helped a range of clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and site cleanups. Combining years of experience with a practical working knowledge of environmental regulations, our attorneys provide legal services on all environmental issues ranging from basic contracts and permits to complex site cleanups and multi-party litigation.
The scope of environmental services available through our firm is broad, but our work is tailored to suit the needs of each client. Whether negotiating with other parties, working with regulators, or appearing in administrative or legal proceedings, our attorneys are aware that successful solutions often must satisfy multiple-and sometimes competing-goals.
The Requirements of the Law:
Our team of Arizona environmental lawyers has years of experience with a wide variety of environmental issues and regulatory programs. Often, they are called upon to assist with drafting legal requirements at issue or to participate in the lawmaking or rulemaking process. In many cases, they have helped draft environmental laws or participated in the rulemaking process. As a result, we can cogently discuss more intricate and complex issues with seasoned veterans in the environmental field. Our attorneys are also well-versed in helping the layperson understand legal requirements and options in an often-complex area of the law.
The Requirements of the Forum:
The strategy and approach used in one case does not necessarily work in the next case. We understand that our approach must adapt to the needs of the client, the demands of adverse parties or agencies, and the requirements of the given forum, whether a court in litigation, a meeting room in negotiations, the halls of a state house in a legislative battle, or a restaurant in a meeting with opposing counsel.
Demands on Client Resources:
A client's resources, operational requirements, and future needs are all taken into account in developing strategies to resolve environmental issues. The best legal strategies, compliance programs, and remediation plans are worthless if the client lacks the resources, staff, or time to implement them. We make sure the solutions to environmental problems are reasonable and feasible from the client's perspective.
Favorable Working Relationships:
Because clients often must deal with the same regulators and other interested parties for years in resolving environmental matters, our Arizona environmental law attorneys strive to develop and maintain good working relationships with regulators, other parties, and opposing counsel. This doesn't mean we neglect the client's interests or roll over to unreasonable demands, but we are mindful of the need for good working relationships in an area that often involves multiple parties and regulatory agencies.
Strong Public Relations:
In today's marketplace, we are keenly aware of the need to maintain a positive public image. Environmental issues increasingly are at the forefront of a business's public perception. We have experience helping clients develop solutions that further their image. We also have ample experience helping clients respond to media inquiries, participate in community meetings, and provide presentations to public and private groups.
Our environmental attorneys have extensive experience with a broad range of regulatory programs and environmental media, including the following:
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State and Federal Superfund Law
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Hazardous Wastes, Solid Wastes, and Special Wastes
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Brownfields
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Water Quality
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Air Quality
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NEPA Compliance
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Environmental Issues in Indian Country
Attorneys
The environmental and regulatory law attorneys of Jennings, Haug & Cunningham are: Karen Gaylord, Ronnie Hawks and Janis Bladine.
Contact the Arizona environmental and regulatory lawyers at Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP. We serve businesses throughout the state of Arizona, including greater metropolitan Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma and the rural areas across the state.
