Environmental Litigation Attorneys In Texas And California
Our environmental and natural resources attorneys represent clients in every aspect of investigating and litigating environmental claims, including corporate investigations, cost recovery and enforcement actions, contribution and indemnification demands, citizen suits, and tort claims.
Complying with the vast array of federal and state environmental rules and regulations is a complicated task and requires skilled and knowledgeable counsel. With increasing frequency, the government is targeting businesses with investigations and claims involving environmental contamination or regulatory compliance. We defend clients against claims brought under statutes such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, and their state-law analogues. Our attorneys have significant experience in handling Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigations and enforcement actions, as well as state and local regulatory matters. We work proactively to resolve disputes before they escalate, negotiating with agencies and opposing parties to find favorable resolutions whenever possible.
We also represent clients in statutory and tort claims and other private matters involving environmental contamination. We have experience representing clients in disputes involving soil and groundwater contamination, hazardous waste disposal, and toxic torts. We work closely with environmental consultants and experts to build strong cases that minimize liability and ensure compliance with applicable monitoring and remediation standards.
Hicks Thomas LLP’s environmental law expertise includes matters involving:
- Crisis response and preparedness, including responding to environmental incidents
- Investigations, including compliance and incident investigations
- Air quality and atmospheric emission violations
- Contaminated site clean-up and remediation
- Oil and gas waste disposal
- Hazardous and industrial solid waste disposal
- Clean Water Act claims
- Surface and groundwater contamination
- General stormwater and NPDES permit violations
- Environmental cost recovery and contribution litigation, including claims under CERCLA and RCRA
- Chemical hazards and toxic substance releases
- Public and private nuisance claims.
