Environmental Law

The firm offers a full array of professional services in the field of environmental law particularly in the regulatory law arena. For example, the firm can assist clients to expedite the often cumbersome permitting process required by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection necessary to obtain NPDES permits (including selenium or mercury effluent discharge calculations) or surface mining permits. Our lawyers will work with the state personnel to get the operations running quickly and smoothly.

Has the DEP's Office of Water Resources or Office of Mining and Reclamation made a decision adverse to your company's interest? This firm will zealously represent the client's position through appeals to the Environmental Quality Board or Surface Mine Board and, if necessary, the state Circuit Courts and the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. This includes full representation with regard to Cessation Orders, Show Cause Orders and Notices of Violations.

The firm has further experience with the Office of Explosives and Blasting, the office charged with regulating blasting practices for surface-mining including a comprehensive claims process allowing citizens to file a claim for damages for blasting practices. Let us handle all of the administrative issues related to the claims process while you continue to work.

Another area of professional service is the "brownfields" program. This program was created to allow a second life for previously used industrial property. Successful brownfield applicants face a much lower chance of having environmental claims arise in the future. We can work with your company to navigate the complex brownfields program and allow you to "site" your operation in an environmentally friendly area that saves you money and potential headaches.

This firm is fully qualified to offer assistance to its clients in the field of Oil and Gas. On our roster of attorneys is the former counsel to the Chief of the Office of Oil and Gas to the Coalbed Methane Review Board. We can assist clients with shallow gas well and deep gas well pool or venting issues.

Finally, we can assist clients who are in need of Solid Waste site permit approval for solid waste disposal. The firm has experience in this area including permitting assistance for both Class A and Class B facilities and with public notice and hearing requirements. Responsible Attorneys: Chris Negley and Jack Hoblitzell Will Slicer

Related Attorneys:
Hoblitzell, John D. III / Negley, Christopher D. / Slicer, William R.