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| Gerald Pouncey |
Atlanta, GA – The National Law Journal has named Morris,
Manning & Martin, LLP partner Gerald
Pouncey a 2016 Energy and Environmental Trailblazer. Pouncey heads MMM’s
Environmental, Infrastructure and Land Use Practice.
He is widely-known for his
work on the acquisition, disposition and/or the redevelopment of brownfields,
which are properties with significant environmental impact, including state and
federal superfund sites.
The Trailblazer
designation is reserved for those who made a significant impact in their legal
areas over their careers. Kenneth Gary,
National Law Journal Vice President and Group Publisher noted in a special
section featuring the honorees that the hundreds of lawyers were nominated.
Only a few dozen made the cut.
“A common thread ties them
together,” Gary wrote. “Each has shown a deep passion and perseverance in
pursuit of their mission, having achieved remarkable successes along the way.”
The publication noted
Pouncey’s “pioneer spirit” in launching an environmental practice near the time
the 1986 Superfund Amendments were adopted. His many accomplishments include
serving as lead environmental counsel for the Atlantic Station redevelopment in
Atlanta, which is now a thriving live/work/play community.
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| Kenneth Gary |
“We built a cleanup
process and redevelopment model which allowed us to go forward and become a
reality,” the publication quotes Pouncey as saying. “It has changed the midtown
area permanently for the good.” He has represented clients in at least a dozen
similar projects since.
The profile also notes his
role in drafting brownfield legislation, which led to more than 600 sites being
included in the program.
As for future predictions, Pouncey told the
publication he predicts more urban development with essential environmental
components as millennials choose to live in an urban setting.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Terri Thornton
Partner, Thornton Communications
p:404-932-4347 |
e:Terri@TerriThornton.com | w:www.TerriThornton.com
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