Virginia Environmental Law & Waterfront Property Rights Resources

Five crucial differences and challenges between the typical civil lawsuit and the lawsuit brought against government agencies. Read the full article.

In our latest webinar, Jim Lang with the Waterfront Law Team and Joe Keffler with Colin Marine Construction discuss legal issues around pier construction projects, the Joint Permit Application, how to find a reputable construction contractor and... Read the full article.

The United States Supreme Court rules in Sackett v. EPA that the federal clean water act (CWA) does not regulate “isolated” wetlands. Read the full article.

Explore the Horn v. Webb decision and its implications for waterfront property owners. Learn about express easements, prescriptive easement, and ways you can legally prepare to mitigate risks. Read the full article.

Our team has closely followed the evolution of groundwater regulations on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a particular focus on the impact upon the limited groundwater supplies caused by the numerous large poultry operations which make up a majority... Read the full article.

The Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association asked Waterfront Law Team attorney, Jim Lang, to teach at its all-day seminar in Richmond for dam owners in Virginia, held on March 4, 2023. Read the full article.

A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement with a nonprofit land trust or government agency that allows a landowner to limit the type or amount of development on their property, while retaining private ownership of the land. Read on to learn... Read the full article.

On January 20th, Waterfront Law Team attorney, Bryan Peeples, taught two Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses hosted by HalfMoon Education. Read on to learn more. Read the full article.

Attorney Jim Lang explains how the EPA’s new WOTUS rule is heading for a possible collision with the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in the Sackett case. Read the full article.