Representative Matters Representing a Fortune 500 company in CERCLA / HSAA cost recovery matters Representing a variety of companies with respect to site investigation and remediation of contamination (soil, groundwater, indoor air, etc.) Providing compliance counseling regarding regulation of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes under state and federal laws and regulations Conducting environmental due diligence in connection with the purchase and sale of contaminated real estate and providing advice regarding nature and extent of potential liabilities Preparing complex damage models, calculations, and litigation simulations to inform settlement strategy Working closely with retained experts and consultants with respect to site investigation and remediation efforts Representing international oil company in federal multi-party litigation involving claims of leaking pipelines Representing clients at a number of federal Superfund Sites, including the San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Omega Superfund Site, and Casmalia Resources Superfund Site Representing property owner in opposition to proposed redevelopment project undergoing environmental review under CEQA Representing potentially responsible parties with respect to all aspects of site cleanups, site closures, facility inspections, and enforcement actions Representing various clients with respect to underground storage tank issues and claims Represented several related companies in a 2,000+ plaintiff toxic tort litigation involving alleged exposure to hazardous substances in air, surface water, and groundwater Represented semiconductor manufacturer and related entity in two litigation matters involving allegations of in utero exposure to clean room chemicals Represented a Fortune 500 company in contract dispute relating to responsibility for environmental cleanup Provided hazardous waste compliance advice to chemical manufacturer with multi-state operations Represented a Fortune 500 company in a Clean Water Act / SPCC enforcement matter Represented manufacturing facility in Clean Water Act citizen stormwater lawsuit Defended international manufacturer in litigation involving Proposition 65, CLRA, and UCL claims in California State Court, resulting in dismissal of case without leave to amend Represented private individual in enforcement action with respect to land use and entitlement issues Represented utility company in matter involving a cleanup and abatement order issued by water board Represented real estate developer in efforts to secure environmental permits Conducted land use due diligence in connection with acquisition of large portfolio of U.S. properties Represented schools, churches and a museum/library pro bono in a number of land use / entitlement matters
