Environment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
About
Provided by Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Robinson Bradshaw's lawyers work with clients throughout the country to resolve complicated environmental conflicts, reduce environmental risk, and pragmatically integrate client operations, regulatory compliance and client goals. We advise on complex compliance issues, conduct due diligence for investment transactions, negotiate cleanups, help developers structure and finance Brownfield deals, resolve notices of violation, pursue cost recovery actions, and obtain air and water permits. Our constant focus is helping our clients implement practical and, as necessary, creative solutions by bringing to bear our experience, our understanding of the client’s business, and our command of available regulatory tools. These tools may include voluntary cleanup, Brownfields Agreements and even hard-fought litigation. We work closely with our clients, technical consultants and others to establish the data necessary for informed decision making. This approach has won our clients the respect of their community, regulators and environmental groups.
On the litigation side, Robinson Bradshaw has represented clients in government and private cost-recovery actions; handled insurance coverage disputes; defended citizens’ suits, national toxic tort and asbestos claims; resolved government debarment actions; and defended clients in criminal investigations and trials.
Chambers Review
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson is a well-resourced firm recognized for its representation of clients in EPA matters, insurance coverage disputes and criminal investigations. The firm has noted strength in advising on corrective action for multiparty site cleanups. It frequently represents clients in permitting matters before state and federal agencies. The team is knowledgeable in assisting clients with environmental cost-recovery disputes. It acts for a range of clients, including those from the energy, chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Notable Practitioners
Steven DeGeorge operates from the firm's Charlotte office and is well regarded for his environmental expertise. He assists clients on a wide range of matters, including disputes and due diligence.