The firm provides legal counsel to corporate and individual clients on matters involving federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. The firm gives particular consideration to technical and scientific issues affecting compliance with the myriad of rules and regulations in the field of environmental law. Services in this practice area include:
- Corporate general counsel for environmental affairs
- Self-audit programs for qualifying companies
- Development and implementation of compliance plans
- Environmental concerns in corporate transactions
- Negotiation with U.S. EPA and state agencies regarding compliance issues
- Site audits and review of property during transactions
- ISO 14001 development and registration
- Superfund (CERCLA) negotiations and litigation
- Underground storage tanks
- Community-Right-to-Know (EPCRA) compliance
- Air, Water and RCRA compliance and permitting issues