The breadth of the firm’s environmental capability includes:

• representation of defendants in federal superfund actions and state hazardous waste site litigation
• prosecution and defense of property owners in litigation regarding alleged contamination
• prosecution and defense of claims arising from underground storage tanks
• defending manufacturers from claims under the Clean Water Act for violations of permits
• representation of parties in appeals to the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board
• representation of insurance carriers and insureds in coverage actions related to environmental issues and pollution sites
• providing advice to clients on environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions, real estate purchases and sales, other business transactions and civil enforcement matters

The firm advises on environmental compliance matters under state and federal laws and conducts environmental audits for businesses. The firm represents businesses in negotiating settlements, consent decrees, memoranda agreements and reduced penalties for violations of federal and state environmental regulations and permits. It assists clients in preparation of responses to EPA document requests and it provides advice and representation to governmental entities concerning environmental matters.