Brianne K. Kurdock, Environmental Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
focused on Environmental and General
ShareholderatBabst Calland
Washington, DC
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Brianne K. Kurdock is a shareholder based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Environmental and General. Currently practicing at Babst Calland.
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About Brianne K. Kurdock: Brianne K. Kurdock is a shareholder based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Environmental and General. Currently practicing at Babst Calland.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brianne K. Kurdock
Brianne concentrates on environmental and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brianne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Brianne takes environmental matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brianne agrees to represent you.
General cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Brianne takes general matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brianne agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brianne K. Kurdock — Attorney of District of Columbia environmental experience
Brianne K. Kurdock is a shareholder based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Environmental and General. Currently practicing at Babst Calland.
Area of Emphasis
Brianne Kurdock is the chair of the Firm’s Pipeline and HazMat Safety practice group. She represents clients in pipeline safety matters at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), state commissions, and the federal courts. Her nationwide practice covers compliance and strategic counseling, incident response, enforcement proceedings, regulatory comment preparation, and litigation. She has experience with all sectors of the pipeline industry and is a frequent speaker at energy conferences.
Brianne served as the Firm’s co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee between 2021-2025. She also designed Solvaire’s PIPES Tracker tool which can be used to search PHMSA enforcement cases.
Background
Prior to joining Babst Calland, Ms. Kurdock served as the primary pipeline safety and environmental regulatory attorney for a national trade association that represents the interstate natural gas pipeline industry in North America. She also served as counsel to PHMSA where she represented the agency in regulatory, enforcement, and litigation matters.
Ms. Kurdock earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. After law school, Ms. Kurdock clerked for the Honorable William J. McGovern, Superior Court of New Jersey.
Memberships and Affiliations
Ms. Kurdock is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, New York and New Jersey and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She currently serves on the Legal Committee of the Southern Gas Association and is a member of the American Bar Association, Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment, and Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
Awards and Recognition
Ms. Kurdock received the U.S. Department of Transportation’s General Counsel’s Superior Achievement Award, the PHMSA Administrator’s Team Eagle Award, the PHMSA Administrator’s Superior Achievement Award, the PHMSA Peer Award, and the New Jersey Superior Court’s Certificate of Commendation.
How Brianne handles environmental matters
Area of Emphasis Brianne Kurdock is the chair of the Firm’s Pipeline and HazMat Safety practice group. She represents clients in pipeline safety matters at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), state commissions, and the federal courts. Her nationwide practice covers compliance and strategic counseling, incident response,…
Who Brianne represents
Brianne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and general matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.
Credentials
Brianne K. Kurdock's legal education and bar admissions
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. · 2005
University of Virginia
B.A. · 2000
Brianne studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and B.A. in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Brianne completed J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and B.A. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brianne runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Brianne's professional memberships and bar associations
Southern Gas Association (Legal Committee) American Bar Association (member, Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment) and Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
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Locations
Brianne K. Kurdock's office in Washington
Brianne's primary office is at 505 9th Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC, 20005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Brianne K. Kurdock — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brianne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brianne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brianne's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brianne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brianne
Brianne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brianne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brianne's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brianne K. Kurdock
How much does it cost to hire Brianne for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brianne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brianne offer a free consultation?
Brianne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brianne's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Brianne's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in District of Columbia typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brianne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brianne take my case if I'm outside Washington?
Brianne is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brianne will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brianne?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brianne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brianne accepting new environmental clients right now?
Brianne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Washington and Belize City in District of Columbia
Brianne handles environmental matters throughout District of Columbia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
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