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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a well-known environmental litigation group handling enforcement defense and mass tort actions, including large-scale toxic tort cases. The firm has a noteworthy capacity to counsel on regulatory matters and investigations. The team additionally advises on CAA, CERCLA and RICO issues. Clients for the firm come from industries such as engineering, energy, construction, mining and technology.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher worked with eBay to secure the dismissal of an enforcement action over the sale of harmful products, brought by the EPA and Department of Justice under three environmental statutes.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn is extremely well connected with a finger on the pulse at the federal level; it knows where things are headed and is great at keeping us up to date.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The firm provides exceptional quality of advice with focus on risk management.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Gibson Dunn has the best attorneys to lead us through high-risk cases. Its commitment, drive, expertise and strategic thinking sets the team apart.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The service is excellent and the lawyers are always very responsive.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Raymond B Ludwiszewski
    Band 1Raymond B Ludwiszewski

    Raymond B Ludwiszewski

    Raymond Ludwiszewski acts for clients in civil and criminal enforcement actions, cleanups and mass tort claims.
  • Band 3Michael Murphy
    Band 3Michael Murphy

    Michael Murphy

    Michael Murphy has a focus on environmental and other ESG issues. He advises clients on corporate transactions and compliance matters in corporate disclosures, policies, reporting and remediation projects.
    • Michael Murphy is totally brilliant.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • I'd go to war with Michael, I love him. He's a nimble thinker, he's clear and gives feedback, I trust him 100%.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Stacie Fletcher
    Band 3Stacie Fletcher

    Stacie Fletcher

    Stacie Fletcher has experience representing a range of clients in agency enforcement actions, as well as complex environmental litigation.
    • Stacie sets the bar in terms of her unrivaled expertise in her field, her strategic prowess, her hustle and ability to execute and deliver excellent results in the most difficult of circumstances.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • She is very articulate and explains complex matters in a way that is readily understood.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Stacie is an amazing litigator and thought partner. I'm glad to have her on our team.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 6Peter Seley
    Band 6Peter Seley

    Peter Seley

    Peter Seley has expertise in mass tort litigation and regulatory compliance. He appears on behalf of energy and automotive clients before state and federal agencies.
    • Peter is superb as a strategist; he is great at putting together large teams for difficult cases and getting them ready for trial.

      Environment respondentUSA

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