Environment
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
Band 2
Contact number
+1 609 896 3600About
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
Fox Rothschild LLP has a well-regarded group with expertise across the full gamut of environmental matters, including transactions, litigation and site remediation matters. The team excels in CERCLA liability issues and is also regularly called upon for its counsel in private cost recovery matters. It represents an array of noteworthy national and international companies.
Work Highlights
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"Fox Rothschild's practice covers a wide scope and it provides excellent service."
"Fox Rothschild's practice covers a wide scope and it provides excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Mack is an expert attorney looked to for his advice on contamination issues. He is also noted for his experience in litigation and in proceedings before New Jersey regulators and the EPA.
"They don't make them any better than Ken. He is a super strategist who understands how to get the best results for his clients."
"He is a great and very accomplished lawyer."
Jeffrey Pollock has a wealth of experience in bankruptcy court, handling cases in relation to natural resource damage and remedial costs.
"Jeff is a very experienced and aggressive advocate. He is creative and thinks widely and broadly, bouncing ideas off others."
"He is a very knowledgeable longtime practitioner."