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One of the largest law firms in Austin, Texas, Brown McCarroll handles a wide range of legal areas, covering the gamut from litigation to health care to environmental and electricity law. One of the strongest areas of practice within the firm is the environmental law group. Brown McCarroll environmental lawyers focus on issues related to clean air and water, water rights, conservation easements, and solid waste disposal. For two years in a row, Brown McCarroll has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the leading environmental law practices in Texas. Moreover, four members of the environmental group have achieved the status of Best Lawyers in America.

The Brown McCarroll environmental team has an average of 20 years of experience, and attorneys know virtually every aspect of environmental law. In addition, several attorneys at Brown McCarroll have had first-hand experience within government agencies. Brown McCarroll partner Rod Johnson, formerly worked as a staff attorney at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and dealt with air quality permitting and enforcement issues.

This level of experience has allowed Brown McCarroll to build long term relationships with policy makers, and regulator agencies at all levels. Moreover, Brown McCarroll attorneys have helped shape Texas environmental regulations, and therefore have an intimate understanding of the laws. Augmenting their legal experience, the environmental team also has a thorough understanding of physical sciences like geology, and geophysics, and how these fields interact with public policy.

Brown McCarroll’s focus covers the complete gamut of Texas environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, the Injection Well Act, the Water Quality Control Act, The Solid Waste Disposal Act, and the Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Privilege Act, as well as applicable federal laws like the Clean Water Act.

The environmental team at Brown McCarroll represents clients across the spectrum including energy, and chemical companies, municipalities, utilities, manufacturers, and real estate developers. Brown McCarroll attorneys have represented clients in front of a wide range of agencies from the EPA to the Texas Water Development Board.