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Morgan Lewis’s New Jersey environmental team represents clients on environmental remediation matters and natural resource damage (NRD) assessments under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the New Jersey Spill Act. The team also represents clients in matters involving other laws and regulations governing the remediation of contaminated sites and the protection of natural resources that often arise at contaminated sites. Our lawyers are experienced in successfully litigating claims involving cost recovery and natural resource damages claims under the New Jersey Spill Act and the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, as well as associated public nuisance and trespass claims.

We also assist energy, manufacturing, and on-line retail industry clients in obtaining necessary permits and approvals to develop facilities and support their operations. We work with clients on natural gas-fired power plants, nuclear power plants, mines, and wind and solar projects to obtain the regulatory approval required for them to operate in compliance with all applicable environmental laws.

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Environment - New Jersey

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a well-regarded environmental practice with experience in handling an array of matters, including Superfund remediation, compliance issues and nuclear waste issues. It acts for clients from a broad range of sectors, from energy and chemicals to real estate, including a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan Lewis continued to represent Verizon in a suit filed under CERCLA seeking cost recovery and contribution related to alleged groundwater contamination at the New Cassel/ Hicksville Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John McGahren
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John McGahren
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John McGahren is a strong litigator noted for his work in cost recovery and natural resource damages claims.

John is very connected and stays abreast of new issues. He's also very measured and provides solid counsel.

Christopher McAuliffe
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Christopher McAuliffe
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Christopher McAuliffe is a skilled practitioner with expertise in cost recovery, legal obligations, environmental approvals and remediation.

Chris is very proactive and pragmatic.

His advice has been invaluable.

I always find his input accurate and effective.

Stephanie Feingold
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Stephanie Feingold
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Stephanie Feingold advises major corporations, including chemical and energy companies, on a variety of environmental issues. She handles investigations and enforcement actions, as well as toxic tort mass actions and multidistrict litigation.

Stephanie is a lawyer's lawyer and very sharp in her approach.

Her practical advice and partnership in supporting our business is highly valued.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New Jersey

Environment

John McGahren
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John McGahren
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Christopher McAuliffe
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Christopher McAuliffe
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Stephanie Feingold
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Stephanie Feingold
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Band 2

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