William Lewis Penny

William Lewis Penny

Burr & Forman, LLP β€’ Nashville, TN
BusinessEnergy

Is this your profile?

Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.

Claim Profile β†’

Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 984-7032
Address
511 Union St., Nashville, TN, 37219, US

Professional

About

Bill's environmental practice covers a wide range of environmental law at the state and federal levels, including natural resource law, mining, remediation, negotiation with regulatory agencies in environmental matters, superfund litigation, RCRA matters, brownfield redevelopment, wetlands, water quality, radiological waste and compliance, and air pollution control. He is past Chair of the ABA Section of Environment Energy and Resources (2013-14) and was founding chair of both the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations' Environmental Sections..

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1981 Nashville School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975 University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America 2015 Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2015 Leading Practitioner in Environment, Chambers USA
Associations
2013 - 2014 American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section Section Chair 1996 - 1997 Nashville Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee Chair 1991 - 1993 Tennessee Bar Association, Envnironmental Law Section Chair
Updated: Mar 08, 2026