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Greenberg Glusker LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Greenberg Glusker LLP

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Our Environment Group focuses on achieving cost-effective solutions to the challenges arising from environmental contamination, environmental regulation and other environmental concerns. Chambers and Partners has ranked Greenberg Glusker as a Leading Law Firm in Environmental Law.

Whether in litigation, regulatory proceedings or negotiations, we have handled hundreds of matters under Superfund (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, CEQA, and Proposition 65.

Greenberg Glusker attorneys combine their years of experience with legal, technical, and business know-how to provide practical solutions to the environmental challenges facing our clients. The depth and breadth of our Environment Group’s experience is exceptionally strong. Our lawyers’ resident expertise is not dispersed across dozens of attorneys in different offices but is concentrated in one office, allowing us to more efficiently provide a broad range of services.

While our office is in Los Angeles, we represent industry associations, Fortune 500 companies, public entities, small businesses trusts, individuals and others in hundreds of environmental matters throughout California and the nation.

For more information, please contact Pete Nyquist, Chair of Greenberg Glusker's Environmental Law Group.

Industries (11)

  • Environment
  • Air Quality
  • Brownfields
  • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  • California's Proposition 65
  • Carbon Regulation & Trading
  • Climate Change Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Green Building & LEED Compliance
  • Real Estate Due Diligence & Risk Management
  • Superfund

Chambers Review

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Environment - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Glusker LLP is noted for its considerable environmental law expertise covering brownfield developments, CERCLA cost recovery and CEQA matters. The firm is further able to advise on general environmental issues including air quality, water quality and energy-related law.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Glusker LLP represented Central Coast Agriculture in enforcement matters arising under air quality laws.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise, sound judgment, and an ability to navigate nuanced issues with clarity and precision. They approach challenges strategically.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Greenberg Glusker has an ability to combine knowledge and experience of our business with regulations and conflict resolution.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • This firm offers experience and expertise across a broad range of matters to provide clients with comprehensive legal support.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The lawyers are highly responsive and accessible from the outset.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Greenberg Glusker is able to navigate a tricky, complex issues and works out a creative solution.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Pete Nyquist
    Band 2Pete Nyquist

    Pete Nyquist

    Chair of the firm's environmental practice group Peter Nyquist handles environmental litigation and regulatory compliance that covers Superfund, contaminated site and CERCLA cost recovery issues. He also has expertise in water and air quality issues at both the state and federal level.
    • Pete is knowledgeable about the law and is up to date on recent developments in relation to their climate laws. He is also very responsive.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brian Moskal
    Band 4Brian Moskal

    Brian Moskal

    Brian Moskal is increasingly noted for his capabilities in environmental litigation, including cost recovery claims. He provides counsel on an array of issues, including wastewater and contaminated sites cases.
  • Band 4David Cranston
    Band 4David Cranston

    David Cranston

    David Cranston offers substantive expertise in matters relating to Superfunds and broader environmental litigation.
  • Band 4Noah Perch-Ahern
    Band 4Noah Perch-Ahern

    Noah Perch-Ahern

    Noah Perch-Ahern has a broad environmental practice working with clients engaged in a range of projects in California. He is knowledgeable of all major environmental statutes, regularly advising clients on permitting matters. He is particularly expert in Superfund-related work and regularly represents clients in administrative proceedings.

    • Noah is a great advocate for our business.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Noah provides sophisticated, responsive, thoughtful, strategic and well informed counsel. He also draws upon the expertise of colleagues to provide additional value.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Noah is an exceptional partner. His professionalism stands out — he approaches every interaction with integrity, clarity, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.

      Environment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Greenberg Glusker LLP (4)

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