Troutman Pepper Locke ranked No. 2 in Law360’s report on leading U.S. law firms with the largest water law teams. This ranking underscores the firm’s deep bench, depth of experience, and excellent client service covering all aspects of water law.

The Water Quality and Water Resources Team at Troutman Pepper Locke offers clients the advantage of its profound understanding of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and its extensive experience in water-quality and quantity issues. The firm represents clients in all facets of the CWA and similar state laws, as well as water quantity issues, wetlands permitting, and the use of water to generate power. The team also assesses water availability as part of transactional due diligence. The firm’s reach extends nationwide, including planning, permitting, compliance, and litigation.

Andrea Wortzel, leader of the firm’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group, shared with Law360, “We assist developers in obtaining necessary water permits, including wetlands and construction stormwater permits … [and] assist property owners with water withdrawal permits and water supply agreements to meet water-related needs associated with the development.” 

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group provides water permitting support to the firm’s Energy Department, including support for hydropower projects. Troutman Pepper Locke is leading the energy evolution as described at energylawinsights.com.

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