Lathrop GPM, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Lathrop GPM

Lathrop GPM has a long track record of success in the entire range of issues that falls under the umbrella of environmental law.

Our primary environmental law experience includes:

Clean air and water regulation
Chemical regulation
Environmental considerations in real estate and corporate transactions
Environmental insurance
Environmental litigation
Natural resource damages
Occupational safety
Solid/hazardous waste regulation
Superfund (CERCLA)
Toxic tort

Lathrop GPM attorneys have exceptional environmental law experience and have served as state attorneys general and held leadership positions at state and federal environmental regulatory agencies. We frequently analyze insurance coverage and contracts, interpret current and emerging environmental legislation and advise on the pros and cons of legal actions.

Our environmental law work brings us before federal and state regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, state departments of natural resources and environmental protection and local governmental authorities. We work with clients around the country on environmental due diligence and compliance, and we help clients navigate all aspects environmental regulation and permitting under statutes including the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and state-law counterparts.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Band 1

What the team is known for

Lathrop GPM has a Kansas City-based team which retains its impressive reputation as a top-tier firm in the market. It is sought out for work on large projects and has particular experience assisting with landfill issues, liability disputes, PFAS litigation and Superfund sites. The firm also holds experience in relation to compliance and enforcement matters, representing clients from a range of industries including real estate, agriculture, transport and finance.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Lathrop GPM

Lathrop GPM assisted MFA Incorporated with multiple administrative and civil disputes involving sites across the Midwest, including a multimillion-dollar CERCLA Response Costs action related to a former fertilizer manufacturing facility near Joplin, Missouri.

Strengths

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"Lathrop GPM addresses questions and matters promptly and at the appropriate level."

Environment respondent
USA

"The law firm is always available and responsive."

Environment respondent
USA

"Lathrop GPM has subject matter experts in this area, is business-savvy and very balanced in proving opinions. The firm has a risk-balanced approach to matters."

Environment respondent
USA

"Lathrop GPM addresses questions and matters promptly and at the appropriate level."

Environment respondent
USA

"The law firm is always available and responsive."

Environment respondent
USA

"Lathrop GPM has subject matter experts in this area, is business-savvy and very balanced in proving opinions. The firm has a risk-balanced approach to matters."

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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William G Beck

Band 1

William Beck has deep strengths in environmental litigation, including in relation to large-scale air and groundwater contamination cases. He frequently defends against class actions and mass torts.

"William is smart, hard-working and knowledgeable about issues. He has the clients' interests in the forefront at all times."

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William F Ford Jr

Band 2

William Ford is particularly noted for his environmental litigation practice, which includes clean-up and groundwater contamination matters. He often represents numerous players in the agribusiness sector.

"William is a true partner managing complex matters, anticipating problems and understanding our business."

"He is proactive and demonstrates a collaborative approach to multi-party processes."

"William is very strong in all aspects of litigation, very efficient, cost-effective and very customer-focused."

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