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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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As businesses and investors alike look to align their investments and operations with their values, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable business practices have become increasingly paramount. Drawing upon the talents of our multidisciplinary lawyers in strategic global hubs, Morgan Lewis provides elite legal services and carefully calibrated strategies to bring our clients’ ambitious ESG and sustainability goals to life.


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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advises across the full spread of environmental matters and is recommended for its expertise in litigation, particularly in relation to Superfund, toxic tort and regulatory challenges. The team is experienced in handling enforcement actions as well as environmental issues relating to transactions. The firm frequently represents clients in the energy and automotive industries, and offers additional expertise in renewables matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Balchem Corporation in toxic tort and product liability proceedings arising from allegations of injury caused by long-term ethylene oxide exposure.

Strengths

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius embodies the perfect balance of vigorously representing its clients while also being mindful of what makes sense from a cost-benefit perspective. Why fire an over-the-top cannon when a well-placed sniper shot will do.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • We have found them to be exceptionally knowledgeable on the legal issues and very well connected to decision makers at the EPA.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The team is pragmatic, highly strategic and results-oriented. It is focused on the issues and finding good negotiated, or litigated, solutions.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The firm has a deep bench that it can bring to bear to get the job accomplished.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Duke K. McCall III
    Duke K. McCall III

    Duke K. McCall III

    Duke McCall handles enforcement proceedings and toxic tort litigation for a variety of clients. He manages CWA, Superfund and RCRA challenges and related issues.

    • Duke is a pleasure to work with. He's diligent, smart and responsive with both vision and a practical approach that efficiently achieves the client's objective.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Duke is his unwavering availability. Duke is always accessible and responds promptly, ensuring that we never lose momentum on critical matters.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Duke is phenomenal when it comes to advocating for his clients, terrific in the courtroom and able to become a subject matter expert in a day or two on really complex issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Matthew Thurlow
    Matthew Thurlow

    Matthew Thurlow

    Matthew Thurlow's environment practice focuses on high-stakes litigation. He regularly advises clients in the energy space on toxic tort disputes.

    • Matthew Thurlow is an exceptional attorney. He's smart, strategic, highly responsive and has a passion for getting the best outcome for clients.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Matt is an outstanding litigator and is very strategic. He's great at giving perspective and keeping the client informed.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • He's a subject matter expert in the space, knows the ins-and-outs of the landscape and has good acumen.

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