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Businesses of every size and in a broad range of industries have come to recognize the advantages of not only complying with environmental law, but also planning for what lies ahead – for themselves and their customers.

Whether you are facing complex litigation involving issues like toxic torts or air pollution, seeking to “green” for efficiency, looking for energy and utility advice, or buying or selling a business or property, we can help you navigate increasingly difficult challenges.

Our attorneys know the science, regulations and case law that impact environmental concerns. We know how to work, negotiate and litigate with government agencies such as federal and state environmental protection agencies and tribal governments. We know your business and are responsive and flexible in meeting your needs.

Our Environmental Law Practice offers extensive experience across the broad spectrum of environmental law, from compliance advice to litigation.

We have a national record of strong results on behalf of clients in areas such as:

  • Environmental litigation
  • Environmental aspects of transactions and due diligence
  • Permitting
  • Compliance and enforcement
  • Site remediation
  • Product and take-back requirements
  • Sustainable “green” development

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Environment - Pennsylvania

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fox Rothschild offers environmental expertise on the full spectrum of class actions, toxic torts and other disputes. It is experienced in site remediation, contamination and waste management matters, with considerable strengths in advising on permitting, compliance and transactional concerns. The firm acts for a distinguished roster of national and international companies, and is developing a fine reputation for its work on issues concerning chemical restriction and registration rules, including the niche but increasingly contentious area of PFAS in consumer products, and for its work on issues relating to climate change, greenhouse gases and green building.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fox Rothschild represented Crest Trust in a matter concerning property damage due to stormwater discharge. This included handling a permit issue before the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board and two lawsuits in Eerie County Court of Common Pleas.

Strengths

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  • In addition to the senior partners, the firm has a great pipeline of associates to bring in.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Fox Rothschild has specialized expertise and excellent client service.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Fox Rothschild's attorneys are great listeners and advocates.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher M Roe
    Christopher M Roe

    Christopher M Roe

    Christopher Roe works on an array of environmental matters, including air and water-related issues. He defends clients in toxic tort and PFAS litigation and advises on all manner of compliance mandates.

    • Christopher is tremendous - he is smart, reliable and patient.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Joel Bolstein
    Joel Bolstein

    Joel Bolstein

    Joel Bolstein is recommended for his deft handling of the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions and brownfield redevelopment.
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  • Karen Davis
    Karen Davis

    Karen Davis

    Karen Davis regularly advises clients on a variety of compliance issues, including site remediation and environmental health and safety issues and risks.

    • Karen is a reliable asset to our team.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Karen is absolutely great - she is responsive, experienced and understands what the client needs.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Philip L Hinerman
    Philip L Hinerman

    Philip L Hinerman

    Philip Hinerman acts on a range of environmental matters, providing advice on site remediation and in particular the defense of civil and regulatory nuisance, contamination and toxic tort claims.
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