McGuireWoods LLP

Heather counsels clients on environmental permitting and environmental regulatory compliance issues and assists clients with environmental issues in business transactions. She also has substantial experience advising clients about, and preparing governance documents for, large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, and both residential and commercial condominium projects.

Environmental
Heather advises clients on issues raised through diligence in transactions, including review and analysis of environmental site assessments, environmental permits, and environmental compliance reviews. She helps clients determine next steps and best practices when facing permitting and regulatory compliance issues. She advises clients on waste, wetland and stormwater permitting issues.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Heather was an environmental specialist for over a decade, working for the the Virginia Department of Transportation, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Developments and Condominiums
Heather’s practice also involves working with clients to create governance structures for newly created or retrofitted communities. These structures range from the simple to the complex and can include master associations for mixed-use projects, residential and/or commercial associations, and condominium associations. Heather advises interested clients on ways to incorporate green building and other sustainability practices into their communities.