NC Environmental Attorneys at Law - Ward and Smith, P.A.

We serve clients in three major areas. The first is permitting and regulatory counseling. Our attorneys guide clients through identifying applicable regulations and permit requirements, complying with new regulations and policies, assessing potential environmental liability, responding to enforcement actions, dealing with zoning and land use regulations, gaining adoption of environmental legislation, and obtaining permits for facilities of all types, such as energy generation facilities, manufacturing plants, agricultural operations, bulk cargo port facilities, residential developments, marinas, hotels, food processing plants, and waste incinerators. In addition, our Environmental Practice Group attorneys regularly counsel clients on CAMA permitting and State stormwater matters affecting the use and enjoyment of waterfront property, including residential and commercial development in eastern North Carolina on the coastal shorelines.

The second area is business and commercial real estate transactions. Our attorneys facilitate the sales and purchases of companies, company assets, and real property by devising practical solutions to environmental problems. Today, virtually every business or real estate transaction includes environmental issues. We help identify what environmental liabilities exist and counsel clients on how risks can be minimized and best allocated among the parties. In this area we also advise clients on wind energy projects, shale gas development, biomass, and other alternative energy sources, as well as matters related to sustainable development and green building practices.

The third area is environmental litigation. We represent clients in cases to determine property contamination liability, resolve environmental disputes, protect clients' rights regarding the environment, appeal regulatory permit decisions by federal and state agencies, respond to unfavorable regulatory actions, and defend against agency and citizen suit enforcement actions. We also are well equipped to challenge local ordinances, regulations, and state laws to test their legal sufficiency when necessary.

The Firm's Environmental Practice Group includes experienced environmental professionals. We know the many environmental requirements and agency policies facing clients. We know the regulators, citizens' groups, consultants, and other professionals involved in environmental issues. The geographic reach of Ward and Smith, our skills in environmental matters, and our proximity to clients results in referrals from attorneys outside the Firm who are prevented from serving clients because of conflicts of interest or the lack of such specialized capabilities. Our clients benefit from the substantial knowledge, experience, and contacts of our environmental attorneys and the Firm's client-focused teamwork.

We are your established legal network with offices in Asheville, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC.

Environmental

Environmental Related Practices

Agribusiness

Business

Coastal Law

Community Associations

Construction

Eminent Domain

Litigation

Natural Disaster + Recovery

Real Estate

Real Estate Development

Sports, Parks, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism

Zoning + Land Use Planning

Environmental Team

Mike McIntyre

Kerri S. Riso

Amy P. Wang

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