Environment
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
Band 2
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan Lewis’s New Jersey environmental team represents clients on environmental remediation matters and natural resource damage (NRD) assessments under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the New Jersey Spill Act. The team also represents clients in matters involving other laws and regulations governing the remediation of contaminated sites and the protection of natural resources that often arise at contaminated sites. Our lawyers are experienced in successfully litigating claims involving cost recovery and natural resource damages claims under the New Jersey Spill Act and the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, as well as associated public nuisance and trespass claims.
We also assist energy, manufacturing, and on-line retail industry clients in obtaining necessary permits and approvals to develop facilities and support their operations. We work with clients on natural gas-fired power plants, nuclear power plants, mines, and wind and solar projects to obtain the regulatory approval required for them to operate in compliance with all applicable environmental laws.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a well-regarded environmental practice with experience in handling an array of matters, including Superfund remediation, compliance issues and nuclear waste issues. It acts for clients from a broad range of sectors, from energy and chemicals to real estate, including a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represented Philips North America in a citizen lawsuit regarding allegations of drinking water contamination connected to the company's former manufacturing facility in Rhode Island.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morgan Lewis is a talented and experienced team - proficient in review, with timely responses, and able to expedite things when needed."
"The firm has strong subject matter expertise and deep diversity in the team."
"Morgan Lewis is a talented and experienced team - proficient in review, with timely responses, and able to expedite things when needed."
"The firm has strong subject matter expertise and deep diversity in the team."
Notable Practitioners
John McGahren is a strong litigator noted for his work in cost recovery and natural resource damages claims.
"John is a real standout. Within the Superfund world he is great - a very effective and forceful advocate."
"He is an expert in his field, no doubt."
"John knows the key players we are adverse to and makes great recommendations in the best interest of our company. His access to internal and external resources brings together the strongest team possible."
Christopher McAuliffe is a skilled practitioner with expertise in cost recovery, legal obligations, environmental approvals and remediation.
"Christopher is knowledgeable, reasonable and good to work with."
"He is very smart and gets the key issues."
Stephanie Feingold advises major corporations, including chemical and energy companies, on a variety of environmental issues. She handles investigations and enforcement actions, as well as toxic tort mass actions and multidistrict litigation.
"She is efficient, personable and able to move things forward in a matter."
"She is a strong subject matter expert and an excellent communicator."
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