George W. House
- Greensboro
- t: 336.271.3114
- f: 336.232.9114
- ghouse@brookspierce.com
Overview
George House has worked in every area of environmental law and litigation since the birth of the practice in the 1970s. A seasoned environmental litigator, George represents his clients on matters related to mining law, water law, air compliance, and hazardous waste.
My Practices
George has experience in virtually every area of environmental law and focuses his practice on matters related to mining law, water law, hazardous waste and substances, and air compliance. He represents a multitude of clients, including textile manufacturing companies, furniture manufacturing companies, foundries, mining companies, integrated forest products, producing and manufacturing companies, real estate developers, metallurgical companies, oil products distribution companies, communication companies, and a large number of municipal governments.
George continues to be widely recognized by his peers and clients for his work. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America©, North Carolina Super Lawyers, Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite,” and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which noted in its 2019 guide that "peers describe him as 'very knowledgeable.'"Interviewees describe George House as "the best of the best" when it comes to environmental law. He advises and litigates on matters relating to waste, water and air compliance throughout North Carolina. --Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2017
George has extensive litigation experience before administrative hearing offices, judges, juries, and appellate courts. His experience includes: successfully obtaining permits based upon complex Environmental Impact Statements; the finalization of innovative agreements for the cleanup of contaminated properties; the litigation to favorable judgment of CERCLA cost recovery cases; the successful litigation of several major insurance coverage cases; the resolution of air permitting issues in numerous states; and the defense and favorable resolution of major Clean Water Act citizen suits.