Our environmental practice represents clients on a national basis in private litigation and government enforcement actions. Our litigation experience touches the entire spectrum of environmental claims, including common law disputes over contaminated property and statutory claims under state and federal environmental laws.
We combine our courtroom experience with our keen understanding of the intricate regulatory framework in which environmental laws are enforced. Our professionals understand clients’ desire for sophisticated—yet cost-effective—legal services in an area of law that depends heavily on scientific experts. We also have experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is highly ranked in U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ "Best Law Firms" survey within Environmental Law.
Our environmental attorneys have specific experience in Superfund and RCRA litigation, landfill cases, class actions and contract disputes involving environmental issues. In addition, we have handled numerous toxic tort matters, including chemical exposure cases and mold and asbestos litigation. We understand the complexities and challenges of such cases, which can involve claims for personal injury, property damage, medical monitoring and injunctive relief, and often involve the management of multiparty litigation.
Under certain circumstances, violations of environmental statutes and regulations can lead to criminal investigations and penalties. Members of our practice group have represented corporations and individuals in all stages of the investigative process, including subpoenas, search warrants, grand jury or agency investigations and formal complaints and indictments. We can assist clients in appropriately managing an internal investigation when criminal sanctions have been brought or threatened.
Our environmental practice is complemented by members of the insurance policyholder practice, who provide litigation and counseling services regarding insurance coverage for all types of environmental risks and liabilities. Our experience in insurance policyholder coverage includes litigation involving toxic torts and hazardous waste sites, environmental pollution, catastrophic losses and construction.