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Derek R. McDonald

Partner · Baker Botts L.L.P.

United StatesEnvironmental Law, Litigation

About

Derek McDonald has practiced in the area of environmental law and litigation for over 25 years concentrating on air quality matters and the development of infrastructure projects. He frequently handles matters before federal and state environmental agencies, including counseling on air quality, municipal, hazardous or radioactive waste, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act matters and the representation of clients in contested administrative proceedings and in federal and state courts.

Practice areas

Environmental LawLitigationAir QualityInfrastructure ProjectsHazardous WasteNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Endangered Species Act (ESA)

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Expertise

Environmental LawLitigationAir QualityInfrastructureHazardous WasteNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Education

  • J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1992
  • B.A., Russian, The University of Texas, 1989

Admissions

  • Texas Bar (1993)
  • New York Bar (2019)