Haynes and Boone, LLP’s Environmental Practice has been named among the best in Texas, according to the Chambers USA 2022 rankings (Chambers and Partners).
The firm’s Environmental Practice Group received a Band 2 ranking in the 2022 directory. Chambers lauded the “highly regarded” team for advising clients on regulatory concerns and major transactions. Notably, the publication pointed to Haynes Boone’s experience with site cleanup issues in relation to the federal and Texas Superfund laws. The guide lauded the group’s work with clients in industries including energy, financial services, manufacturing, retail and chemicals.
Several attorneys in the Environmental Practice were also honored by Chambers:
Partner Ann Al-Bahish, was praised as being “skilled in complex environmental litigation and proceedings.” Chambers noted her experience before state and federal courts, and highlighted her regular representation of clients in the transportation, energy and manufacturing industries. Market sources shared feedback, saying:
“Ann is very bright and has excellent trial skills.”
Senior Counsel Jeff Civins received recognition for his more than four decades of work and experience advising clients on regulatory issues and transactional risks. Market contacts also complimented him, saying:
“Jeff Civins is one of the most respected environment lawyers in Texas.”
Senior Counsel John Eldridge was cited by Chambers for his “extensive experience handling environmental litigation and regulatory matters.” The guide further emphasized that he is particularly “knowledgeable of Superfund issues, toxic tort litigation and contamination work.” Market sources commented:
“John is an experienced pro. He was responsive and dedicated to resolving issues and getting the deal done.”
Partner Mary Mendoza was mentioned by Chambers for her “reputable environmental practice.” The guide complimented her work on a full spectrum of matters faced by clients in transactions, litigation and regulatory proceedings. Market sources also contributed, saying:
“Mary is an excellent lawyer.”
Partner Michael Mazzone was listed as having an established environment practice advising large companies on contamination and toxic tort matters. Chambers wrote, “he is particularly noted for his representation of energy sector clients.” Market contacts who were interviewed praised his practice as well:
“Michael has a great reputation and is very good on toxic torts.”
The firm’s Environmental Practice Group takes a hands-on approach, to complex environmental law matters, working with clients spanning the gamut from heavy and high-tech industry to financial services. The team provides a full range of legal services including environmental litigation, regulatory advice, corporate disclosures, transactional due diligence, risk management, and negotiation, ESG counseling, and agency rulemaking and policy development guidance.
The firm’s Environmental Practice Group received a Band 2 ranking in the 2022 directory. Chambers lauded the “highly regarded” team for advising clients on regulatory concerns and major transactions. Notably, the publication pointed to Haynes Boone’s experience with site cleanup issues in relation to the federal and Texas Superfund laws. The guide lauded the group’s work with clients in industries including energy, financial services, manufacturing, retail and chemicals.
Several attorneys in the Environmental Practice were also honored by Chambers:
Partner Ann Al-Bahish, was praised as being “skilled in complex environmental litigation and proceedings.” Chambers noted her experience before state and federal courts, and highlighted her regular representation of clients in the transportation, energy and manufacturing industries. Market sources shared feedback, saying:
“Ann is very bright and has excellent trial skills.”
Senior Counsel Jeff Civins received recognition for his more than four decades of work and experience advising clients on regulatory issues and transactional risks. Market contacts also complimented him, saying:
“Jeff Civins is one of the most respected environment lawyers in Texas.”
Senior Counsel John Eldridge was cited by Chambers for his “extensive experience handling environmental litigation and regulatory matters.” The guide further emphasized that he is particularly “knowledgeable of Superfund issues, toxic tort litigation and contamination work.” Market sources commented:
“John is an experienced pro. He was responsive and dedicated to resolving issues and getting the deal done.”
Partner Mary Mendoza was mentioned by Chambers for her “reputable environmental practice.” The guide complimented her work on a full spectrum of matters faced by clients in transactions, litigation and regulatory proceedings. Market sources also contributed, saying:
“Mary is an excellent lawyer.”
Partner Michael Mazzone was listed as having an established environment practice advising large companies on contamination and toxic tort matters. Chambers wrote, “he is particularly noted for his representation of energy sector clients.” Market contacts who were interviewed praised his practice as well:
“Michael has a great reputation and is very good on toxic torts.”
The firm’s Environmental Practice Group takes a hands-on approach, to complex environmental law matters, working with clients spanning the gamut from heavy and high-tech industry to financial services. The team provides a full range of legal services including environmental litigation, regulatory advice, corporate disclosures, transactional due diligence, risk management, and negotiation, ESG counseling, and agency rulemaking and policy development guidance.
