Experience

• • Represents a hospitality company in defending against claims brought under the Endangered Species Act related to alleged injuries to seabirds at a large resort. 
  • Represents a former property owner in dispute concerning alleged releases of hazardous substances brought under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
  • Representing an environmental remediation contractor defending False Claims Act and mass tort actions alleging the falsification of data at a Superfund site.
  • Represented a railroad in enforcement and class action litigation following a derailment and the alleged release of hazardous substances.
  • Represented an individual in criminal prosecution under the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act for alleged unlawful transactions involving protected wildlife, resulting in all charges being dismissed by the Department of Justice.
  • Conducted a wood sourcing assessment in response to a shareholder proposal for a major home improvement retailer, prepared recommendations for the enhancement of the retailer’s policies and procedures, and drafted a public forestry report.
  • Represented a public agency in state criminal and civil investigations of alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and reporting laws.
  • Representing a company in an investigation by Cal/OSHA for alleged workplace safety violations.