
Environment
USA Guide 2026 : California
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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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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 respondentUSANorton Rose Fulbright has a deep bench.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 Band 3 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 respondentUSAElizabeth serves her clients extremely well and is very responsive.
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Band 4 Band 4 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.
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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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Joseph Drapalski
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Elizabeth Weaver
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Jeffrey Brian Margulies
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