Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
Band 3
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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 offers environmental expertise on the full spectrum of class actions, toxic torts and other disputes. It is experienced in site remediation, contamination and waste management matters, with considerable strengths in advising on permitting, compliance and transactional concerns. The firm acts for a distinguished roster of national and international companies, and is developing a fine reputation for its work in issues concerning chemical restriction and registration rules, including the niche but increasingly contentious area of PFAS in consumer products, and of climate change and greenhouse gases, and green building.
Work Highlights
- Fox Rothschild advised Solvay USA Inc and Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC in responding to the New Jersey Statewide Directive on PFAS compounds and related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's responsiveness is extremely fast and the general level of service is excellent."
"Fox's wealth of experience and knowledge gives the client confidence."
"The team's responsiveness is extremely fast and the general level of service is excellent."
"Fox's wealth of experience and knowledge gives the client confidence."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Roe works on an array of environmental matters, including air and water-related issues. He defends clients in toxic tort and PFAS litigation and advises on all manner of compliance mandates.
"Chris brings expertise and guidance with an extraordinary understanding of each client's constraints."
Joel Bolstein is recommended for his deft handling of the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions and brownfield redevelopment.
Philip Hinerman acts on a range of environmental matters, providing advice on site remediation and in particular the defense of civil and regulatory nuisance, contamination and toxic tort claims.
Karen Davis regularly advises clients on a variety of compliance issues, including site remediation and environmental health and safety issues and risks.
"Karen is a very good lawyer and a zealous advocate for her client."
Ranked Lawyers at
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