In a strategic addition to its environmental litigation practice, Holland & Hart has welcomed Janet Howe as a partner in its Phoenix office. The firm announced this appointment on Thursday, marking a significant step in reinforcing its capacity to handle complex environmental legal challenges.
Howe transitions to Holland & Hart from Perkins Coie, bringing with her extensive experience in representing clients across a spectrum of environmental concerns. This includes litigation involving Clean Water Act permits, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or superfund cases, and disputes related to the National Environmental Policy Act. Her expertise extends to federal and state mining permit issues, water rights adjudications, and broader environmental compliance matters.
Her client roster is notably diverse, consisting of mining companies, renewable energy developers, irrigation districts, and municipalities, which she advises on the intricacies of legal and regulatory frameworks. This diverse portfolio highlights Howe’s adeptness at navigating the complex intersection of environmental law and policy, particularly in sectors that demand rigorous regulatory compliance and strategic litigation management.
Joining Howe is Benjamin Longbottom, who comes on board as an associate, further supporting the firm’s expansion of its environmental practice in Arizona.
Holland & Hart’s decision to strengthen its team is a reflection of the increasing demand for legal services in environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, necessitated by evolving legislation and heightened governmental scrutiny. Howe’s addition is expected to bolster the firm’s offerings and enhance its ability to serve clients effectively in the dynamic field of environmental law.
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