James W. Potter

James Potter practices primarily in environmental law with emphasis in air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste and Superfund litigation. He also works with OSHA-related matters.

Mr. Potter graduated cum laude with a B.S. Degree in chemical engineering from the University of Alabama and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law.

• CLIENT ALERT: 2005 Amendment Reduces Risks Associated with Redeveloping Brownfields
  The South Carolina Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Program now provides additional liability protection for developers of contaminated lands.
• Contested Water-Testing Methods Pit State Against Feds
  Attoney James Potter, who works out of Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office, and John DeWorken on the battle over the Aquatic Life Protection Act.
• South Carolina Businesses Can Reduce the Risks of EPCRA Violations
  Although the EPA has begun to pursue violations of the Toxic Release Inventory(TRI) reporting requirements much more aggressively in recent years, recently there have been several positive developments for industry that may lessen the impact of EPA's enforcement initiatives.