Lawrence, W. Henry "Hank"

Category: Business

Review: Fax:(304) 624-8183 Hank.Lawrence@Steptoe-Johnson.com

Description: Hank Lawrence focuses his practice on environmental and energy-related litigation. He represents clients before federal, state and appellate courts and administrative agencies in civil, criminal, and penalty proceedings. In addition, he provides client counseling and advice in permitting, compliance and transactional matters involving environmental statutes and regulations. Mr. Lawrence chairs the firm’s Litigation Department.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Commercial and Energy Litigation

Breach of contract actions
Commercial dispute arbitration and mediation
Specific performance and injunction actions
Warranty breach matters
Product liability
Fraudulent conveyances and judgment enforcement
Shareholder liability
Natural gas accidents
Environmental Litigation

Property damages resulting from mineral development
Nuisance and trespass causes of action
Injunction proceedings (access, encroachment)
Criminal representation of corporations, management, and employees
Superfund and RCRA cost recovery actions
Toxic tort actions
Transactional negotiations and dispute resolutions
Insurance coverage for environmental claims
Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory interpretation and compliance
Permitting and bonding
Appeal of administrative and civil penalties
Permit revocation and forfeiture hearings
CERCLA, TSCA, UST, CWA, CAA, and RCRA enforcement actions
Water discharges and acid mine drainage
Reclamation responsibilities
Due diligence reviews
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1982 Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Trustee, Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

Harrison County Chamber of Commerce
United Way
Allohak Council-Boy Scouts of America
AWARDS / HONORS

The Best Lawyers in America®
Super Lawyers®