Environment

Babst Calland has a market-leading environmental practice with sterling expertise in a wide range of permitting, remediation and regulatory compliance matters. It offers exceptional litigation experience in a range of major disputes, including those involving air, water and shale gas issues and wider tort claims. The firm maintains a strong reputation for work on behalf of clients in the mining and energy sectors, alongside roles acting for public sector entities, transportation companies and developers.

"The attorneys at Babst are knowledgeable and well-informed. They have excellent litigation skills and experience as well as strong analytical skills."

"Babst has the ability to pull in counsel with experience in business, finance, mineral law, and further environmental expertise to obtain a resolution that is thoughtful, thoroughly considered and methodically evaluated."

"The firm is incredibly responsive, swift and flexible."

Babst Calland represented the United States Steel Corporation in a class action complaint concerning alleged lead contamination from the former US Steel Zinc works in Donora, Pennsylvania.

Chester Babst is chair of the firm and leads its celebrated environment law practice. He advises on a host of matters, including air and water issues.

Dean Calland is founding partner of the firm alongside Chester Babst. He is noted for providing high-quality advice in connection with transactions and in contentious matters.

Kevin Garber has a specialty in advising on issues relating to water law and natural resources law.

Donald Bluedorn excels at counseling energy companies on water and wastewater management issues. He also advises on matters such as brownfield remediation projects.