Areas Of Practice
Energy & Natural Resources
Overview
Through its representation of large coal mine operators, municipalities, and other clients, Starnes & Atchison has handled numerous litigation matters related to the use and alleged misuse of energy and natural resources. Starnes & Atchison is currently involved in several land dispute cases involving coal and coal bed ownership on various levels; litigation arising out of the construction of Corridor X, the large interstate designed to connect Birmingham with Memphis; and cases arising out of the use and misuse of coke oven gas and other types of petroleum. Starnes & Atchison is highly proficient in handling land use and land-related disputes as well as pollution-related matters involving aquifer systems and other natural resources.
