Made up of seasoned trial lawyers and attorneys with science and engineering backgrounds, Benesch’s Environmental Litigation Group regularly defends clients in a variety of high-stakes, precedent-setting environmental cases nationwide. From billion-dollar CERCLA/Superfund and natural resource damage actions to some of the highest-ticket toxic torts, mass tort matters, class actions, and complex regulatory enforcement matters, we combine deep legal and scientific knowledge to deliver strategic, results-oriented outcomes.
A Winning Track Record for Numerous Industries
Benesch has prevailed in some of the most contentious environmental litigations in the country, including defeating eight- and nine-figure claims and obtaining complete dismissals for clients in jurisdictions hostile to corporate defendants. Our team has successfully defended clients before the U.S. EPA, state environmental agencies and in federal and state courts across the nation, including in matters involving:
Our team regularly represents clients facing environmental actions in a wide range of industries, including chemical, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, petroleum, pharmaceutical, transportation, public utilities and others.
Our Environmental team’s success has been recognized repeatedly by Chambers USA and the firm is ranked in Environmental Law by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”
Making Complex Science Concepts Simple
In addition to seasoned trial attorneys, many with science or engineering backgrounds, our team includes experienced environmental counselors with insight into rulemaking, permitting, remediation, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. This combination provides the technical fluency to break down complex scientific matters for judges and juries, and the legal acumen to turn case facts into favorable outcomes and advise clients on environmental matters before litigation or compliance-related issues arise. Our broad perspective, varied experience and deep insight enable us to identify emerging issues and trends, such as climate change-induced damages, to help our clients minimize risk.
Our Work in Action – Representative Examples