Our Environmental Litigation + Dispute Resolution practice group represents clients involved in private litigation and government enforcement matters throughout the United States. Our litigation experience includes actions under the full range of federal and state environmental laws, common law claims involving contaminated properties, and toxic tort matters involving exposure to substances such as hazardous chemicals, mold, lead-based paint, and asbestos.
Our technical backgrounds, prior work experience, litigation skills, and deep knowledge of environmental law enable us to work effectively with client teams and experts to quickly identify critical issues and options, minimize risks, and secure cost-effective and successful results for our clients, whether by taking a case to trial or positioning it for a favorable settlement.
Our Services
We provide a wide range of environmental litigation and enforcement services, including:
- Managing all aspects of environmental and toxic tort litigation, including trials and appeals
- Defending civil and criminal environmental enforcement actions in administrative tribunals and in state and federal courts
- Providing a well-developed network of outside consultants and experts skilled in a host of complex environmental issues
- Conducting efficient and effective internal investigations, historic operations evaluations and document review projects to ensure a complete understanding of the client’s current and former operations
- Working closely with technical experts to advise on the scientific and technical aspects of environmental cases
- Responding rapidly to workplace exposures, spills and releases, search warrants, and other emergencies
Our Team
Many of our team members have degrees in scientific and engineering disciplines, and previous employment with relevant government agencies or consulting firms. Our technical backgrounds, prior work experience, litigation skills, and deep knowledge of environmental law enable us to quickly identify issues and options and secure cost-effective and successful results for our clients. Our group recently earned the New England Legal Award for Environmental Litigation Department of the Year, recognizing this dedication and success.
We provide seamlessly integrated legal services by collaborating with colleagues across our firm’s diverse practice groups, including Business Transactions, Construction, and Real Estate + Development. We also maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, including trade organizations.
Whatever disputes or enforcement matters you are facing under environmental laws, our Environmental Litigation + Dispute Resolution practice group’s legal services and unwavering support will represent your best interests.
