Environmental Law
Brydon, Swearengen & England is in a unique position to assist local, regional and national clients facing a wide range of environmental issues. We are located in the historic Hammond Building halfway between the Missouri State Capitol and the “Green Building” of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Our attorneys have the experience and reputation in Missouri and federal administrative and regulatory law to lead clients to the right people, agencies and results.
We provide a preliminary focus ensuring compliance with the complex regulatory authorities affecting the air, water and land. When agency enforcement authorities are in play, we can negotiate or litigate on behalf of clients in order to bring about a fair and balanced application of the law.
Our firm also provides advice on governmental incentives available to further environmental interests, including tax credits, grants and land use provisions.
Brydon, Swearengen and England P.C. assists clients in environmental matters including the following:
- Environmental audits and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Internal investigations
- Emergency responses
- Assessment and management of environmental risks and liabilities associated with corporate transactions
- Defense of state and federal enforcement actions
- Clean Air Act permit applications, reporting and compliance issues
- Superfund, solid and hazardous waste regulation
- Water Pollution Control requirements
- Wetlands permitting issues
- Pollution prevention and economic incentives including Missouri’s Voluntary Cleanup Program and Brownfields tax credits
- Renewable energy incentives
- Toxic torts, personal injury, and common law claims of nuisance, trespass and damages
