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By Brooks Igo
(Oct. 25) – Vinson & Elkins strengthened its environmental and natural resources practice in Austin with the addition of Carrick Brooke-Davidson as counsel.
Brooke-Davidson spent more than a decade working for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. Most recently, he was at the environmental law boutique Guida, Slavich & Flores.
The University of Texas School of Law graduate noted V&E’s presence in Houston, Austin and D.C. as a “major asset” for his practice that focuses on both the national and state levels.
“V&E has unparalleled support resources which I think are essential for a successful practice,” he says.
While at the DOJ, Brooke-Davidson was lead counsel for the government in U.S. v. Vineland Chemical Co., which resulted in one of that highest civil penalties under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at the time. He received a Special Commendation for Outstanding Service during his tenure with the federal government.
Brooke-Davidson says his 11 years of government experience gives him insight into how the government operates and credibility in working with government attorneys.
“This allows me to more effectively and efficiently represent private clients in disputes with government agencies,” notes Brooke-Davidson, who is the co-chair of the ABA’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources Environmental Enforcement and Crimes Committee.
Though Brooke-Davidson expects that private cost recovery and contamination disputes will continue to be an important part of environmental litigation, he points to speculation that there will be an increase in private citizen suit cases.
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