Environmental, Water and Natural Resources

Nebraska is endowed with abundant water and natural resources. We help our clients protect and defend their environmental interests.

What We Do

Our state’s natural resources are a valuable asset. Our attorneys advise clients on the protection of rights to water and other natural resources. We have experience in working with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, other administrative bodies on compliance, permitting, and remediation.  Our team counsels clients concerning the adequacy of environmental due diligence associated with real estate transactions and development.  Our approach is simple: provide competent, proactive advice to our clients regarding regulatory interpretation and compliance, anticipate potential environmental considerations in all aspects of business planning, vigorously represent our clients before federal and state regulatory agencies, and defend our clients’ interests in the event litigation becomes necessary.  When it comes to environmental, water, and natural resource issues, we find the way.

What We Do

Our state’s natural resources are a valuable asset. Our attorneys advise clients on the protection of rights to water and other natural resources. We have experience in working with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, other administrative bodies on compliance, permitting, and remediation.  Our team counsels clients concerning the adequacy of environmental due diligence associated with real estate transactions and development.  Our approach is simple: provide competent, proactive advice to our clients regarding regulatory interpretation and compliance, anticipate potential environmental considerations in all aspects of business planning, vigorously represent our clients before federal and state regulatory agencies, and defend our clients’ interests in the event litigation becomes necessary.  When it comes to environmental, water, and natural resource issues, we find the way.

Affiliated Industries

Agriculture
Construction
Energy & Utilities
Government

Affiliated Attorneys

Anthony Aerts

Business and General Counsel

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Environmental, Water and Natural Resources

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Agriculture

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Estate Planning and Administration

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Business Formation, Governance and Succession Planning

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Tax

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Real Estate

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Staff

Brent Smoyer

Lobbyist

As Assistant Director of Government Relations, Brent advocates on behalf of clients at the Nebraska Legislature and state administrative bodies. He has forged solid relationships with Senators, officials in the Executive branch, and other government affairs specialists that enable him to work through political minefields to effectively advocate for our clients’ interests. Every day he meets with elected officials and their staff to help them understand not only our clients’ needs, but their businesses and the important role they play in Nebraska’s economy and communities. He reviews legislation, negotiates with other companies and interest groups, and assists Andy Pollock in developing strategies to advance policies that promote our clients’ interests.

Affiliated Practice Areas

Our Service to You

If you are interested in contacting one of our professionals, you may do so directly through the contact information contained in our team biographies.

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