N. West Gregory

Overview

West Gregory has two decades of experience shaping Florida’s environmental, agricultural, and water resource policy through executive leadership, legal counsel, and legislative service. He helps clients navigate Florida’s complex environmental and water regulatory landscape with a practical, solutions‑driven approach shaped by service inside state agencies. He works with agricultural operations, utilities, landowners, and businesses whose success depends on understanding and complying with Florida’s evolving water policy, permitting frameworks, and environmental standards. Drawing on his experience leading the Office of Agricultural Water Policy, West understands how regulatory decisions are made and how to position clients for successful outcomes.

Clients rely on West for clear guidance when they are pursuing permits, responding to agency action, or advancing major projects. His background as Deputy General Counsel at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection gives him deep insight into agency processes, administrative litigation, and rulemaking strategy. He has successfully resolved numerous administrative challenges, including matters involving water quality, coastal construction, restoration projects, and federal‑state program interactions.

West’s approach is grounded in collaboration, clarity, and an understanding of how environmental policy intersects with business goals. He has drafted legislation, built consensus among diverse stakeholders, and led statewide regulatory initiatives—experience that allows him to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies. Clients value his ability to bridge legal, technical, and policy considerations and to guide them through issues involving water policy, environmental permitting, and agricultural and natural resources regulation. His work is informed by a long‑standing commitment to practical, science‑based environmental stewardship and a career spent helping Florida businesses operate with confidence in a highly regulated environment.