Earthjustice - Tallahassee, FL

The Law Firm for the Environment

Earthjustice is the premier non-profit public interest environmental law organization, maintaining a critical Florida office in Tallahassee. Known originally as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice operates under the motto 'Because the earth needs a good lawyer.' The Tallahassee team is at the forefront of the battle to protect Florida's unique ecosystems, fighting against pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. They provide top-tier legal representation-free of charge-to other non-profits and community groups, taking on high-stakes cases against powerful corporate interests and government agencies that fail to enforce the law.

Fighting for Our Planet

The Florida office focuses on critical environmental litigation:

• Clean Water Act Litigation: Suing to stop toxic algae blooms and industrial pollution in Florida's springs, rivers, and coastal waters.
• Wildlife Protection: Defending the habitats of endangered species like the Florida panther and manatee through the Endangered Species Act.
• Clean Energy Advocacy: Challenging utility monopolies to promote solar power and energy efficiency while fighting fossil fuel expansion.
• Administrative Law: Challenging invalid permits and rule-changes that weaken environmental protections.
• Environmental Justice: Representing communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and industrial waste.

Uncompromising Advocacy

Earthjustice is not a typical law firm; they are a force for change. With a team of brilliant litigators, they have secured landmark victories that have shaped environmental policy for decades. If you represent a community group or organization facing an environmental threat, Earthjustice provides the legal firepower you need. Located on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, their Tallahassee office is the hub for their statewide and regional legal battles.