About

Provided by Fox Rothschild

Whether you are facing complex litigation involving issues like toxic torts or air pollution, seeking to “green” for efficiency, looking for energy and utility advice, or buying or selling a business or property, Fox Rothschild can help you navigate increasingly difficult challenges.

Our attorneys know the science, regulations and case law that impact environmental concerns. We know how to work, negotiate and litigate with government agencies such as federal and state environmental protection agencies. Our Environmental Law Practice offers extensive experience across the broad spectrum of environmental law, from compliance advice to litigation.

We have a national record or strong results on behalf of clients in areas such as:

  • Environmental litigation
  • Environmental aspects of transactions and due diligence
  • Permitting
  • Compliance and enforcement
  • Site remediation
  • Product and take-back requirements
  • Sustainable “green” development

Our team includes seasoned litigators with decades of trial experience. We know what it takes to evaluate risk fairly and avoid disputes. We also help get deals done, with extensive experience in structuring and documenting transactions to enhance client value and minimize short and long-term environment-related risks. Our lawyers are also well-versed in developing areas of environmental law and policy, including climate change and greenhouse gases, chemical restriction and registration rules, and LEED certification and green building.

Chambers Review

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Environment - USA - Nationwide
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

Fox Rothschild LLP has a strong environmental practice with capabilities in air, hazardous waste and water proceedings. The firm's expertise covers permitting, site remediation, regulatory compliance and enforcement actions. It is recognized for sophisticated representation in toxic tort, product liability, Superfund litigation and is knowledgeable on natural resources damages and climate change matters.

Notable practitioners

Christopher Roe in Exton and Sharon Oras Morgan in Wilmington are key contacts.

Work Highlights

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  • Fox Rothschild LLP represented S&A Realty in environmental litigation matters, such as the seeking of injunctive relief in bankruptcy court and New Jersey Superior Court related to natural resource damage.

Strengths

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