Earth & Water Law (E&W Law) is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the Chambers USA Guide 2026, earning a ranking again this year for Environment, District of Columbia (Band 4), and receiving a new ranking for Environment, Oklahoma (Band 2).
Chambers noted the firm’s deep experience in contaminants, environmental crime, and enforcement, as well as its work advising clients on regulatory and litigation matters across industries including mining, aviation, and property development.
Chambers and Partners is a leading independent legal research and rankings organization whose annual guides recognize law firms and lawyers based on law firm submissions, extensive market research, and interviews with clients and peers.
Individual Attorney Rankings
In addition to the firm’s rankings, E&W attorneys were recognized across multiple jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas, reflecting the depth of the firm’s environmental practice and experience serving clients across the country.Chambers ranked the following E&W partners individually in this year’s guide:
- Karen Bennett, Environment, District of Columbia (Band 6)
- Charles Case, Environment, North Carolina (Band 1))
- Jeffrey Longsworth, Environment, District of Columbia (Band 6))
- Paul C. Sarahan, Environment, Texas (Band 4))
- Mary Ellen Ternes, Environment, Oklahoma (Band 1))
Chambers research highlighted the firm’s responsiveness, experience, and practical approach to solving complex environmental issues. Sources described E&W Law’s work product as “exceptional” and noted that counsel is “always immediately responsive.” Chambers also reported praise for the firm’s “decades of experience and deep substantive knowledge” and its ability to proactively engage with regulators and industry stakeholders to identify solutions tailored to clients’ specific challenges.
You can view E&W Law’s complete rankings on the Chambers website.
