David Topping

Practice Areas

David Topping is an environmental lawyer serving clients nationwide in three key practice areas: transactional support, regulatory compliance and litigation. David’s transactional experience includes providing due diligence and drafting opinion memoranda on permitting and environmental issues in support of major client divestitures, acquisitions and financing transactions, including of industrial and marine facilities. He regularly handles environmental real estate due diligence matters related to Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, CERCLA and state liability defenses, and issues regarding the lease and purchase of contaminated properties. David also routinely advises clients on contractual matters, including environmental indemnity issues, representations and warranties, and disclosure requirements.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources

Louisiana State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Texas Bar Association, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section

Air and Waste Management Association

Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates