Commercial Litigation

Environmental Litigation

Butler Snow handles all types of environmental litigation at the local, regional and national level.  We represent clients in:

• government enforcement and cost recovery actions
• contribution claims
• ground water contamination cases
• toxic torts
• mining related claims
• insurance coverage disputes
• criminal investigations and other complex environmental cases

 The firm’s lawyers handle all aspects of environmental litigation, and we recognize the increasing overlap between regulatory compliance and litigation. Butler Snow’s team approach enables us to pair experienced regulatory and compliance lawyers with seasoned civil and criminal litigators. The result is a well-balanced and experienced team that can efficiently handle the most complex environmental cases.   

Every environmental case is different, and we work closely with our clients to achieve their goals.  We recognize that environmental issues are unique among different industries, and our lawyers work early and often to understand our clients’ specific needs.  Our lawyers are experienced in the legal and scientific issues that permeate environmental litigation, and our comprehensive knowledge, experience and contact base is a strong asset for achieving victory – however it is defined by our clients. 

While stakes are often high in these cases, we recognize that costs are important as well.  Butler Snow’s team approach fits well with the realities of today’s environmental litigation.  We efficiently manage litigation in a manner tailored to achieve our clients’ goals without losing sight of economic realities. 

Representative experience

Our environmental litigation experience includes:

• Complex cost recovery and contribution claims
• Permit enforcement actions
• Environmental insurance coverage disputes
• Environmental-related contract disputes
• Mining-related flood litigation
• “Toxic soup” and other chemical exposure claims
• Groundwater contamination claims
• Agricultural chemical litigation

For additional information on Environmental Litigation, please contact E. Barney Robinson III.