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Environment - California
What the Team is Known For
Farella Braun + Martel LLP has a well-respected environmental practice with impressive experience in regulatory and compliance counsel covering a wide range of areas, including product liability, water quality and CERCLA matters, among others. Has a strong litigation team with the capacity to handle mass tort actions, site investigations and Proposition 65 defenses. Regularly engaged by clients in the renewable energy industry to handle matters such as project permitting, environmental review and land use entitlements.
Strengths
"Absolutely fabulous, the firm's attorneys are great communicators and very proactive and incredibly thorough."
"My first port of call for general California environmental matters."
Work Highlights
Farella Braun + Martel LLP acted as environmental counsel to The Coca-Cola Company, advising them on regulatory oversight and negotiations with the state and federal environmental agencies as well as Superfund matters.
Notable practitioners
Robert Hines handles a broad range of state and federal environmental matters for energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. He is particularly looked to for compliance advice and Proposition 65 matters.
"Robert is great. Professional, forms relationships, understands issues quickly and strives for an amicable solution."
Sarah Bell regularly advises clients involved in Superfund and environmental litigation matters. Her practice includes enforcement actions, toxic torts and water quality suits.
"Sarah Bell is thoughtful and she offers solutions tailored to how our company approach."