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Leading Environmental Law Authority
Channing J. Martin is a distinguished partner at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia, and a nationally recognized leader in environmental law. Having joined the firm in 1980, Channing serves as the Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Group. With over four decades of experience, he provides high-level counsel to developers, manufacturers, utilities, and petroleum companies facing complex environmental challenges.
Comprehensive Environmental Counsel
Channing Martin’s practice covers the full spectrum of environmental regulations and litigation:
- Environmental Compliance: Advising clients on the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
- Brownfields Redevelopment: Guiding developers through the legal intricacies of repurposing contaminated properties, including the negotiation of prospective purchaser agreements.
- Superfund Defense: Representing clients in CERCLA (Superfund) litigation and cost-recovery actions.
- Wetlands and Land Use: Assisting with permitting strategies and defending against enforcement actions by regulatory agencies.
- Business Litigation: defending companies in civil and criminal environmental enforcement proceedings.
A Reputation for Excellence
Channing Martin is widely regarded as one of the top environmental attorneys in the country. He has been named the ”Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Law in Richmond by Best Lawyers in America multiple times and holds the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
- Thought Leader: He is a frequent lecturer and author on environmental topics, including brownfields law and institutional controls.
- Trusted Advisor: Clients value his practical approach to resolving regulatory hurdles, allowing their business projects to move forward.
Downtown Richmond Office
Based in the Williams Mullen Center on South 10th Street, Channing Martin is strategically positioned to represent clients before state and federal regulators in Richmond. Whether you are dealing with a chemical spill response or a complex permit application, Channing Martin offers the seasoned legal guidance you need.
Specializing In
Brownfields Redevelopment, Hazardous Waste Regulation, Clean Water Act
Address & Location
Located in the heart of Richmond’s bustling Financial District, situated on the edge of the Central Business District near Kanawha Plaza.
Building Location
This is the 15-story Class A Williams Mullen Center office tower, constructed in 2010, located on the corner of South 10th Street and Canal Street, next to the scenic Canal Walk.
Suite Access
From the lobby or parking garage, take the main passenger elevator bank of the Williams Mullen Center up to the 16th floor to locate the reception desk in Suite 1600.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the on-site covered parking deck. Enter the garage directly from South 10th Street, proceed to the hourly visitor parking spaces, and remember to request parking validation from the office reception.
Public Transit
Served by Greater Richmond Transit Company Route 5 (Cary/Main); nearest stop is at 9th & Cary.
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