Scott D. Deatherage
Partner,
Dallas
Practice Description
Scott D. Deatherage focuses his practice on permitting, compliance, administrative law, and judicial litigation in air emissions, wastewater discharges, hazardous waste, hazardous substances, and toxic substances. He represents clients before local, state, and federal environmental agencies and state and federal courts. Mr. Deatherage is experienced in drafting environmental disclosure statements for Securities and Exchange Commission documents and assessing the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on such disclosures.
He is the leader of the Firm's Climate Change and Renewable Energy Practice Group. He advises clients on climate change and greenhouse gas legislation and the effects on corporate strategy to manage both risks and to leverage opportunities. In addition, he advises clients on carbon credit transactions, including the purchase and sale of such credits.
Mr. Deatherage authors two blogs relating to the environment. On his blog "Law and the Environment," he publishes articles, commentary, and analysis of the ever-evolving legal, policy, and practical developments in environmental law, management, corporate governance, and financial disclosure. This blog also discusses how affected corporations as well as their management and directors are evolving to survive and prosper in this dynamic regulatory environment. On his other blog, "The New Carbon Cycle," he offers news and analysis of the rapidly evolving law and policy surrounding carbon trading and markets, climate change, and renewable energy.
Representations
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Represented clients in carbon credit project development
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Advised oil refinery on the potential impact of future potential climate change legislation
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Prepared analysis of Lieberman-Warner bill for domestic and international oil and gas company
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Represented client in carbon credit trading arbitrations and settlement
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Negotiated options agreement for Latin American company with New York carbon credit investment firm
Distinctions/Honors
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The Best Lawyers in America (Environmental Law); 2006-2010
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Dallas Environmental Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America; 2010
Events
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Annual Thompson & Knight Energy Industry Symposium
Apr 08, 2010
Press Releases/In the News
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"Law firms leading clients through EPA's endangerment maze," Greenwire; December 10, 2009
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"Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named Best Lawyers' 2010 Lawyers of the Year," www.dBusinessNews.com; November 18, 2009
Presentations/Publications
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Client Alert: SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Climate Risk Disclosure, February 08, 2010
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"Cap & trade or command & control: Hobson's choice for US industry," Carbon Positive, December 13, 2009
Activities
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Texas Representative, State Law Advisory Committee for the Bureau of National Affairs Environmental Due Diligence Guide
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Member, American Bar Association; Natural Resources Section; Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section; Environment, Energy, and Resources Section