AquaLaw is a specialty law firm that enjoys one of the broadest water practices of any U.S. law firm. We stay on the cutting edge as General Counsel to several national and statewide trade associations for whom we address the full gamut of legislative, regulatory and litigation issues affecting members' operations. These trade associations include:
Maryland Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies
Storm Water Association of Maryland
South Carolina Water Quality Association
Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies
Virginia Municipal Stormwater Association
Virginia Nutrient Credit Exchange Association
Because we are adept at managing client associations to achieve optimum policy outcomes, our services are also sought out on a project-specific basis by client groups.
For the individual municipal and business clients that comprise the majority of our practice, our broad trade association experience means AquaLaw brings to the table a thorough understanding of the complex legal and political environment in which you operate. It also means our clients benefit from fast, affordable access to practical advice from seasoned lawyers.
While we work predominantly in the eastern U.S., we have handled projects nationwide. We are always open to discussing interesting new projects wherever they are located.
You are the best of the best for sure! - Utility General Manager, South Carolina
It's a real comfort to know that POTWs have dedicated individuals such as yourselves working to ensure that the regulatory steamroller doesn't run over us. Great job! - POTW Executive Director, Virginia
The lawyers from AquaLaw leave no stones unturned. We feel very comfortable in your capable hands and couldn’t imagine going through the permit process without your guidance. - Utilities Director, Maryland
I am glad we have a lawyer who can see and actually recognize the "moral high-ground." - Utility General Manager, Virginia
Your group has exceptional insights as to what local governments need and the methods to satisfy them. - Public Works Director, Washington
Our permit improvements can be traced back to when you came to West Virginia. Thank you. - Utility General Counsel, West Virginia
Our decision to join MAMWA is turning out to be one of the best investments we’ve made in a while. - Utility Executive, Maryland
VAMWA is the most effective utility lobby I have seen in my career. - Virginia Utility Executive
The fact that we did so well is testimony to your outstanding presentation to the [State Agency’s Appeal] Board, but more importantly, your ability to answer their questions. - Public Works General Manager, South Carolina
Thanks again for your very professional, highly effective presentation to my Commission. Well done! - Sanitation District Manager, Virginia
Thank you so much for the outstanding advice. I have forwarded your thoughts on to all parties involved. - Utilities Manager, Oregon
Thanks for your firm’s excellent work on the issues we struggled through together this year for the people of our community. I greatly appreciated your professionalism and your helpfulness…. - Utility CEO, Washington
I am a big fan of your firm’s CSO expertise and presentations. I attended your most recent talk in September of this year and as always, it was excellent. - Senior Technical Manager, California
Thank you very much for your timely and invaluable help. - Utility General Counsel, New York