About

Provided by Thompson Coburn LLP

We partner with some of the nation’s largest corporations and small private companies alike to navigate complex environmental issues. With deep experience across litigation and regulatory landscapes nationwide, our attorneys deliver cost-effective, results-driven solutions.

Our environmental attorneys have represented clients in complex environmental litigation in state and federal courts across the country. We also have represented clients before federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and have handled matters arising in nearly all of the EPA regions. Our experience includes suits involving cost recovery actions, enforcement defense, criminal defense, citizen suits, injury from environmental contamination, underground storage tanks, environmental insurance coverage, and chemical trespass and nuisance suits.

Our broad regulatory work includes permitting, compliance and transactional matters. Our team is well-versed in regulations including:

  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
  • Clean Air Act
  • Clean Water Act
  • Toxic Substances Control Act
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
  • Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act

Our work also includes litigation and compliance counsel related to PFAS. Our team is at the forefront of defending companies facing PFAS-related claims including property damage and those seeking medical monitoring fund implementation.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Illinois

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Thompson Coburn LLP has a respected environment practice with notable expertise in environmental litigation, compliance and regulation. Additionally, the team is able to advise clients on transactional matters. It assists clients with a range of issues including environmental permitting, CAA, CWA, site contamination and hazardous waste. The firm is experienced in representing clients in both federal and state matters.

Notable Practitioners

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Eric E Boyd
2
Eric E Boyd
2
Band 2
Eric Boyd is particularly highly regarded for his knowledge of CAA matters, alongside other contentious environmental issues.

He does a fantastic job and is very effective.

Eric Boyd is an excellent air lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Coburn LLP

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Illinois

Environment: Litigation

Eric E Boyd
2
Eric E Boyd
2
Band 2

Members

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John Galvin

Paul Sonderegger

Head of Department

Ryan Kemper

Ryan Kemper

Head of Department

Sara Chamberlain

Suzanne Galvin

Suzanne Hart

Tim Briscoe

Industries

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Agriculture

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