Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, Environment

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Shook lawyers have successfully handled environmental and toxic tort cases in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals across the nation. They have managed private cost recovery actions under CERCLA; civil and environmental actions instituted by government agencies; private party environmental litigation; and settlements in complex multiparty cases. When appropriate, Shook has also used the firm’s mediators and arbitrators to resolve public and private environmental disputes involving multiple parties. Shook clients include those in the chemical, petroleum, utility, agricultural, food, airline, automotive, mining, cement, shipping, pharmaceutical, ethanol, and paper industries.

Shook lawyers have successfully litigated, arbitrated, negotiated or resolved compliance issues involving a host of substances and alleged exposures. Shook’s environmental counseling embraces this experience, looking beyond immediate regulatory hurdles and considering the toxic tort implications of our clients’ activities and regulatory strategies at a site.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP boasts a market-leading team with a strong reputation for its litigious work, especially in the Superfund and contaminated water spaces. Sources are impressed by the firm's strength in handling complex environmental litigation, including class action lawsuits, liability issues and personal injury claims. The group offers a broad range of environmental services with experience that also includes regulatory and compliance capabilities.

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Strengths

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I have consistently been impressed with the quality of the team at the firm.

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The firm provides an excellent level of service.

Environment respondent
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Shook, Hardy & Bacon stands out as a leader in environmental law due to its deep expertise and extensive track record in handling complex matters.

Environment respondent
USA

I have consistently been impressed with the quality of the team at the firm.

Environment respondent
USA

The firm provides an excellent level of service.

Environment respondent
USA

Shook, Hardy & Bacon stands out as a leader in environmental law due to its deep expertise and extensive track record in handling complex matters.

Environment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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David Erickson

Band 1

David Erickson is recognized for his extensive handling of environmental disputes, which includes notable strength in toxic tort matters. His wide-ranging experience encompasses Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act proceedings.

David is a very seasoned practitioner and effective at providing business sensitive and timely advice.

He is one of the deans of the environmental litigation Bar.

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Thomas Grever

Band 2

Thomas Grever is highly regarded for his robust environmental law practice, which includes both litigation and regulatory matters. His experience includes complex Clean Air Act disputes and work involving Superfund sites.

He is an adept case manager, extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with.

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Adam Miller

Band 3

Adam Miller is frequently involved in environmental litigation, including class actions, product liability and contamination matters. He frequently advises pharmaceutical companies.

He is an excellent strategist.

Adam Miller has an excellent understanding of the client's needs.

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Brent Dwerlkotte

Band 3

Brent Dwerlkotte is recognized for his environmental litigation practice. He has notable experience providing counsel on personal injury and groundwater contamination disputes.

Brent Dwerlkotte has an excellent ability to understand the big-picture needs of the client and is willing to get into the technical weeds of a topic.

Brent is very sophisticated in his responses and can understand complex aspects of cases.

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