Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
About
Provided by Taft
Taft's Environmental attorneys provide developers, manufacturers, distributors, lenders, buyers, sellers, borrowers, entrepreneurs, and municipalities with focused and practical approaches to the complexities of environmental challenges. Our practice spans civil and criminal law, environmental insurance, toxic tort suits, real estate, compliance and permitting, mergers and acquisitions, brownfield transactions and financing, sustainability, defense of occupational exposure claims, and administrative proceedings.
Our attorneys have been at the forefront of the PFAS litigation for more than two decades. Taft was lead counsel in the very first PFAS damage case filed in 1999 and has been actively working on such matters ever since, representing a diverse range of clients located all across the country and abroad, with respect to PFAS liability, including chemical manufacturers, water providers, airports, medical device manufacturers, Brownfield developers, individuals, oil companies, governmental entities, and others. During this time, our attorneys have developed unparalleled experience and insight into the history and health and environmental effects of PFAS and gained a broad understanding of the multifaceted impacts it can have on the regulated community.
Chambers Review
Taft is an excellent practice recognized for its strengths in environmental litigation and regulatory and compliance matters. Its areas of expertise include Superfund and brownfield development issues. The firm is routinely sought after for its counsel on issues relating to the CAA, CWA and TSCA. It excels in toxic and mass tort litigation and also noted for its counsel to both plaintiffs and defendants in cost recovery disputes. The team also advises on environmental aspects of M&A.
Work Highlights
- Taft acted as as primary counsel to Brenntag North America in matters related to alleged involvement at numerous Superfund sites around the country - Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taft's understanding of complex scientific matters underlying litigation and mediate disputes is evident."
"Taft's understanding of complex scientific matters underlying litigation and mediate disputes is evident."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Terp continues to maintain a versatile environmental practice, where he is sought out on a nationwide basis for his superb representation in litigation and compliance matters relating to various jurisdictions nationwide.
Chase Dressman is highlighted for his broad knowledge of environment law. He is particularly well versed in Superfund and CERCLA matters.
"Chase Dressman's expertise stands out and his responsiveness is second to none."
Erica Spitzig has impressive expertise in a wide range of environmental mandates. She is particularly noted for her experience in Clean Water Act matters, having previously served in senior positions within the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.
"Erica Spitzig is highly regarded through the industry and is constantly pushing her knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in environmental regulation, legislation and litigation."
"All her advice is incredibly thoughtful and well researched."
Ranked Lawyers at
Taft
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