Atty. Jonathan E. Kidwell
Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on him to identify and manage complex environmental compliance and liability issues, primarily in the context of corporate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, bankruptcies, financi
Environmental Law Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About Jonathan E. Kidwell at a Glance
Jonathan E. Kidwell is a environmental attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan E. Kidwell
- Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters
- Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360, Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on him to identify and manage complex environmental compliance and liability issues, primarily in the context of corporate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, bankruptcies, financing transactions and real estate investments
- Jonathan has particular experience in the energy (conventional and renewable), waste solutions, project development, manufacturing, chemical and mining sectors and his work has included hundreds of successfully closed deals in a wide range of commercial transactions and several high-profile bankruptcy matters
- Jonathan routinely advises clients on environmental regulatory risks and trends, identifies and assesses environmental risks and liabilities, coordinates due diligence, negotiates with regulatory agencies, manages consultants and technical experts, drafts and negotiates contracts and agreements, coordinates lender issues, negotiates environmental insurance coverage, coordinates environmental regulatory approvals and pursues resolution of cleanups and permitting, regulatory compliance and environmental liability issues
- Jonathan is recognized as a key lawyer in The Legal 500 U.S. for Environment: Transactional for 2017–2023
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Environmental Law in Dallas
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Jonathan E. Kidwell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan E. Kidwell's practice in the field of environmental.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means Jonathan E. Kidwell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Jonathan E. Kidwell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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