Environmental Law

Environmental matters affect companies every day, influencing routine operations as well as major transactions. Regardless of where or how an issue arises, organizations need lawyers who understand the broader business context and can anticipate what comes next. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, Dickinson Wright’s environmental team advises clients on local, national, and international matters. Our work includes transactions, site remediation, emergency response and crisis management, energy and mining matters, wetlands and water law, and environmental litigation.

Our environmental team serves clients across a broad range of sectors, including:

Environmental matters often intersect with other business concerns. As a full-service law firm, our environmental lawyers work closely with colleagues in related practices, including finance, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, construction, and real estate. This coordinated approach helps us address potential legal, operational, and commercial concerns as they arise.

Our Team

Our team includes lawyers with backgrounds in environmental engineering, chemistry, urban planning, business, and communications. This range of experience allows us to identify technical and business considerations that may otherwise be overlooked. As a result, we work with clients to develop practical strategies that mitigate environmental impact efficiently and cost-effectively.

Our lawyers remain current on industry developments through leadership and participation in professional organizations. They also keep clients informed of regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends through timely publications and practical guidance.

Awards and Recognitions

Dickinson Wright lawyers have served as chairs of the Environmental Law Sections of the Michigan, Arizona, and Tennessee state bars; the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources; the Air & Waste Management Association; and the Federal Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee. Members of the team have also been recognized by Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers® in Environmental Law, Energy Law, Litigation, and Regulatory Enforcement.

Our Services

• Environmental Transactions
• Energy & Sustainability
• Mining, Oil & Gas
• Wetlands & Water Law
• Environmental Litigation
• Site Remediation
• Environmental Regulatory Compliance