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Norton Rose Fulbright

Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Our California environmental law team understands that clients seeking high-quality legal advice require lawyers with an in-depth understanding of environmental laws, policy and regulation, both domestically and around the world.

From air and water pollution, land contamination, habitat protection and climate change to sustainability, energy efficiency, waste minimization and use of renewables, our environmental lawyers know the importance of properly navigating environmental issues and risk mitigation for successful business operations. Now more than ever, businesses cannot afford to ignore these issues as non-compliance can lead to criminal liability (both corporate and individual) and significant financial and reputational issues.

Our lawyers collaborate with in-house teams and technical practitioners to provide broad legal advice on environmental processes, as well as risk management strategies. We have extensive experience in environmental litigation matters, government enforcement actions, regulatory interpretations and environmental administrative civil and criminal proceedings.

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Environment - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has a substantial offering in environmental law proceedings including Proposition 65 litigation, due diligence and consumer product safety matters. The team has experience providing counsel on a range of regulatory statutes such as CWA, CAA and pesticide regulation. Attorneys in the Los Angeles office frequently represent utilities, industrial and hospitality clients in climate change issues including carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised ExxonMobil on potential environmental claims and liability regarding BKK Superfund Site in West Covina, California.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have strong business acumen.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Norton Rose Fulbright has a deep bench.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Elizabeth Weaver
    Band 3Elizabeth Weaver

    Elizabeth Weaver

    Elizabeth Weaver is an experienced practitioner with considerable expertise in Superfund and CWA-related issues. She ably handles citizen suits, as well as environmental nuisance and trespass cases.
    • Elizabeth is excellent.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Elizabeth serves her clients extremely well and is very responsive.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Jeffrey Brian Margulies
    Band 4Jeffrey Brian Margulies

    Jeffrey Brian Margulies

    Jeffrey Margulies is recognized for his capabilities in Proposition 65 compliance and enforcement defense. Clients benefit from his additional expertise in consumer product-related litigation.
    • Jeffrey is very knowledgeable and practical.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Joseph Drapalski
    Band 4Joseph Drapalski

    Joseph Drapalski

    Joseph Drapalski is noted for his expertise advising clients in California environmental regulations. He has particularly noteworthy strengths in chemical exposure and CERCLA-related matters.

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