Toxic Tort Litigation

Environmental and toxic tort claims usually begin with an actual or threatened exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as those resulting from air and water pollution, groundwater contamination, air emissions and a variety of other chemical releases.  In addition, the expanding use of new technologies, ranging from biotech to nanotechnology, has given rise to new legal claims and theories.

The wide-ranging impact of many environmental conditions, such as groundwater contamination, air pollution and off-site migration of chemicals and pollutants, demands a creative approach to toxic tort and environmental enforcement actions.  We effectively communicate to clients the risks and liabilities they may face in environmental cases.  Our lawyers combine substantive knowledge of the law with extensive trial experience, having tried or argued cases in almost every state and federal forum, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Our practice includes:

Defense of toxic tort cases

• Defense of enforcement actions brought by the EPA and state agencies
• Defense of environmental remediation and infrastructure contractors and professionals in breach of contract and negligence claims
• Litigation concerning environmental indemnity provisions
• Litigation arising from contaminated property