Toxic Torts

When it comes to hazardous substances, certain industries assume more risk than others, including those operating in waste management, treatment, oil, electronics, and food, among others. Our Environment and Energy practice has effectively counseled clients across the spectrum of industry to help them defend and litigate matters involving allegations of contamination due to hazardous substances.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in representing clients on toxic torts matters involving groundwater contaminants, odors, and air pollutants, including sulfuric acid, sulfur trioxide, and phosphoric acid. We also have unique experience in handling matters that bridge environmental and bankruptcy law. Our toxic tort experience includes representing oil brokers, chemical manufacturers, chemical distributors, and landfill owners, among others in class actions, arbitrations, and mass tort actions across the country.