Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
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Provided by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Shook lawyers have successfully handled environmental and toxic tort cases in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals across the nation. They have managed private cost recovery actions under CERCLA; civil and environmental actions instituted by government agencies; private party environmental litigation; and settlements in complex multiparty cases. When appropriate, Shook has also used the firm’s mediators and arbitrators to resolve public and private environmental disputes involving multiple parties. Shook clients include those in the chemical, petroleum, utility, agricultural, food, airline, automotive, mining, cement, shipping, pharmaceutical, ethanol, and paper industries.
Shook lawyers have successfully litigated, arbitrated, negotiated or resolved compliance issues involving a host of substances and alleged exposures. Shook’s environmental counseling embraces this experience, looking beyond immediate regulatory hurdles and considering the toxic tort implications of our clients’ activities and regulatory strategies at a site.
Chambers Review
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP boasts a market-leading team with a strong reputation for its litigious work, especially in the Superfund and contaminated water spaces. Sources are impressed by the firm's strength in handling complex environmental litigation, including class action lawsuits, liability issues and personal injury claims. The group offers a broad range of environmental services with experience that also includes regulatory and compliance capabilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shook, Hardy & Bacon handles high-stakes and complex environmental matters in a nuanced and thoughtful manner that focuses both on regulatory and litigation matters, as well as public relations issues."
"The law firm has a deep bench with large firm resources."
"Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides high-quality service in this area."
"Shook, Hardy & Bacon handles high-stakes and complex environmental matters in a nuanced and thoughtful manner that focuses both on regulatory and litigation matters, as well as public relations issues."
"The law firm has a deep bench with large firm resources."
"Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides high-quality service in this area."
Notable Practitioners
David Erickson is recognized for his extensive handling of environmental disputes, which includes notable strength in toxic tort matters. His wide-ranging experience encompasses Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act proceedings.
"David is responsive and practical and keeps an eye both on legal and litigation goals, as well as practical implications to the business and its reputation."
"He is one of the deans of the environmental litigation Bar."
"David offers tremendous experience, value and service."
Thomas Grever is highly regarded for his robust environmental law practice, which includes both litigation and regulatory matters. His experience includes complex Clean Air Act disputes and work involving Superfund sites.
"Thomas is very knowledgeable and excellent in relation to technical issues."
Adam Miller is frequently involved in environmental litigation, including class actions, product liability and contamination matters. He frequently advises pharmaceutical companies.
"Adam is incredibly smart and knows every detail of the cases he tries. He is also a great team-leader and a real pleasure to work with."
"He is a great tactician."
"His client service is exceptional. Adam is committed and dedicated to us as clients and is really talented in knowing and understanding the case."
Brent Dwerlkotte is recognized for his environmental litigation practice. He has notable experience of providing counsel on disputes related to the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts.
Ranked Lawyers at
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds