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Environment - District of Columbia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has an excellent reputation among peers and clients alike and is a highly-regarded environmental practice. The team is equally able when advising clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement or policy matters. Not limited to being deeply knowledgeable when counselling clients, its attorneys are similarly skilled and experienced in litigation actions.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper defended BASF in litigation with multiple allegations including negligence, public nuisance and strict liability arising from the alleged emission of ethylene oxide at the company's facility in Gurnee, Illinois.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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6
Gwendolyn Keyes
6
Band 6

Gwendolyn Keyes cochairs the environmental practice group at DLA Piper in Washington D.C. Utilizing her long-time background as a prosecutor and in the EPA, she ably guides clients facing complex regulatory and litigation mandates.

Gwen provides a high level of thought on how to approach delicate situations.

Gwen offers sound and thorough advice as we navigate compliance opportunities.

Michael Nagelberg
Associates to watch

Michael Nagelberg is an impressive associate with a well-rounded practice spanning regulatory compliance, enforcement, litigation actions and incident response.

Michael is very steeped in the science and a real subject matter expert.

Michael is my go-to for an initial call and guidance. He offers a high level of service and always picks up the phone.

Michael Nagelberg is really strong, a very impressive associate.

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Gwendolyn Keyes
6
Band 6
Michael Nagelberg
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