Greg Blount is a partner in the Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group at Troutman Sanders LLP. He has broad experience representing clients in matters related to environmental law and policy for over 30 years, including related civil litigation and enforcement issues in state and federal courts. His experience includes work as national environmental counsel for a Fortune 100 company. Greg's experience as both an Assistant Attorney General and sole in-house counsel to Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has led to representations involving all major environmental statutes in the U.S. For example, he was successful in bringing the State's first citizen suit under the combined authority of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Clean Water Act. His representation of trade associations and local governments has led to successfully developing consensus for environmental and administrative rules governing water quality and sedimentation violations, animal feeding operations, stream buffers, coastal development, hazardous site remediation, solid waste permitting, hazardous waste management, wetlands permitting, and air regulations. His representation of local governments has led to years of representation and advice on water supply issues, including multidistrict litigation known as the Tri-State Water Wars. His representation of business clients has successfully addressed issues arising in business transactions, including international trade and sustainability. Representative Clients Current trade association and industrial clients include AIMCO; Austell Box Board; Barrington Dairies; Burlen Corporation; Claxton Poultry Farms; CVS Caremark; East Lake Golf Club; Forestar Real Estate; George C. Woodruff Company; Georgia Agribusiness Council; the Georgia Poultry Federation; Georgia Power Company; the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM); Johnson & Johnson; the PGA Tour; Rooms-to-Go; Republic Waste; Shaw Industries; and Wayne Farms, LLC. Current local government clients include Gwinnett County, Hall County, the City of Augusta, City of Columbus and Columbus Water Works, Union County, and the Lamar County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. Publications "Title V Compliance Certification" Cap and Trade for Water Conservation, Natural Resources and Environment, Volume 24, Number 1 (Summer 2009). The New Nonpoint Source Battleground: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, Natural Resources and Environment, Volume 14, Number 1 (Summer 1999). Recent Developments in Georgia Solid Waste Law Pile Up, 28 Georgia State Bar Journal 182 (May, 1992). From Marshes to Mountains, Wetlands Come Under State Regulation, 41 Mercer Law Review 865 (1990). Other Distinctions Recognized as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Environmental Law by Chambers USA (2008-2011). Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Environmental Law (2007-2012). Selected as a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for Environmental Law excellence (2004-2011). Achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Work Experience Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1997-present Managing Member, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC, 1992-1997 Partner, Hulsey, Oliver & Maher, 1987-1992, Gainesville, Georgia Executive Assistant - Legal, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, 1985-1987 Assistant Attorney General, Office of Georgia Attorney General, 1981-1985, attorney for Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Department of Agriculture Memberships · Member, IUCN Commission on Environmental Law · Member and Secretary, Governor's Environmental Advisory Council, State of Georgia (2005-present) · Chairman, Environmental and Toxic Tort Section, Atlanta Bar Association (2000-2001) · Officer, Environmental Law Section, State Bar of Georgia (1990-92) · Member, Advisory Board, Earthshare of Georgia, Inc. (2005-present) · Member, American Bar Association and Section on Natural Resources · Member, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs Committee (1992-present) · Chairman, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on Water Quality (1998-2003) · Member, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce · Trustee, The Schenck School for Dyslexia (2009-present) · Board Member, Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council (1993-2000) · Board Member and CEO, St. Therese House for the Mentally Ill (1994-present) · Member, Leadership Georgia Class of 1997 |