Environmental
James Bates offers exceptional experience to guide our clients through all of the issues arising from federal, state, and local regulation of the environment.
Our key services include
- Providing advice in the acquisition of real property that may have been impacted by releases of hazardous substances;
- Assisting clients in negotiating financing and risk allocation in connection with redevelopment of properties, including environmental insurance;
- Negotiating with federal and state regulators over alleged violations of environmental laws and permits; and
- Pursuing claims to recover damages and clean-up costs from parties responsible for environmental contamination.