
Environment
USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina
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Provided by Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Robinson Bradshaw's lawyers work with clients throughout the country to resolve complicated environmental conflicts, reduce environmental risk, and pragmatically integrate client operations, regulatory compliance and client goals. We advise on complex compliance issues, conduct due diligence for investment transactions, negotiate cleanups, help developers structure and finance Brownfield deals, resolve notices of violation, pursue cost recovery actions, and obtain air and water permits. Our constant focus is helping our clients implement practical and, as necessary, creative solutions by bringing to bear our experience, our understanding of the client’s business, and our command of available regulatory tools. These tools may include voluntary cleanup, Brownfields Agreements and even hard-fought litigation. We work closely with our clients, technical consultants and others to establish the data necessary for informed decision making. This approach has won our clients the respect of their community, regulators and environmental groups.
On the litigation side, Robinson Bradshaw has represented clients in government and private cost-recovery actions; handled insurance coverage disputes; defended citizens’ suits, national toxic tort and asbestos claims; resolved government debarment actions; and defended clients in criminal investigations and trials.
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Work Highlights
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Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. acted as common counsel to the Philip Services Site PRP Group in connection with cleanup responsibility for a hazardous waste incinerator.
Strengths
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I have been very satisfied with every member of the team.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Melissa Romanzo
Melissa Romanzo is chair of the firm's Environmental Practice Group. She is a go-to for clients facing high-stakes litigation, including toxic tort claims and class actions.
Melissa Romanzo is an outstanding lawyer.
Environment respondentUSAShe is knowledgeable, smart and a hard worker.
Environment respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
R. Steven DeGeorge
Steven DeGeorge operates from the firm's Charlotte office and is well regarded for his environmental expertise. He assists clients on a wide range of matters, including disputes and due diligence.
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Melissa Romanzo
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R. Steven DeGeorge
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