Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive environmental law services with a commitment to mediation and meaningful resolution.
Environmental Litigation
We are experienced in soil and groundwater pollution matters such as:
- Superfund Litigation (defending and/or resolving disputes involving potentially responsible parties at major California Superfund sites such as Operating Industries Inc., the San Gabriel Valley Superfund sites, the Glendale Superfund site and BKK Landfill)
- Federal court private party cost recovery actions under CERCLA, RCRA, and related statutes
- State court actions between property owners/landlords, oil companies, gasoline service station operators
- UST Cleanup Fund matters
- Inability to pay situations
- PCE contamination caused by dry cleaners and negligent property maintenance
- Hazardous releases impacting onsite and offsite properties from manufacturing and metal plating operations
- Mold toxic tort
- Appearing before and/or communicating effectively with oversight regulatory agencies such as the U.S. EPA, the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- The interrelationship between environmental exposure and insurance coverage
Insurance Coverage
We know the ins and outs of insurance coverage law, claims processes and the numerous nuances concerning the different types of claims and liabilities that can arise where actionable soil and groundwater contamination is either present or threatened. Specifically, we are conversant with:
- Environmental Pollution claims under CGL policies concerning historic contamination occurring decades prior to discovery
- Duty-to-Defend Liability claims
- Assignment issues where coverage has been denied
- Errors and Omissions claims against insurance brokers and other professionals (environmental consultants)
- Risk management issues necessary for settlement under newer coverages (pollution legal liability; cost cap coverage)
Ready to Find a Resolution?
Whether you’re facing environmental litigation or seeking mediation services, we’re here to help guide you toward a peaceful and sustainable solution.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist with your environmental law needs.