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TOXIC TORT & ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

Environmental situations affect more than our ecosystem. They alter our livelihoods. They affect our economic health. In some instances, they change the course of a company's history.

Reducing the impact of environmental claims requires immediate action, not only ecologically, but in defense of the companies involved. That is why McGuireWoods’ environmental litigation team has made sure it can mobilize anywhere in the country on an as-needed basis. Complementing these efforts, our toxic tort practice offers vital experience as trial and coordinating counsel to assist you in approaching risks and litigation strategically.

The McGuireWoods toxic tort and environmental litigation practice focuses on four areas: enforcement defense, commercial and cost recovery, toxic torts and land use litigation. This practice combines the expertise of the firm's environmental solutions group with the skills of trial lawyers in the complex products liability and mass tort litigation and commercial litigation groups.

Perhaps more importantly, we are a firm that values and is driven by relationships, as reflected by the fact we have represented many of our clients for decades. A docket review of almost any historically significant body of toxic tort litigation from the past three decades is likely to reveal McGuireWoods’ lawyers serving as national coordinating counsel or lead trial counsel. Alleged toxic substances include: lead, benzene, asbestos, silica, latex, mold, solvents, and a host of other chemicals. This team is most proud of those cases that never made headlines; the cases that were eliminated in their infancy or in which litigation was avoided altogether.

Depending on the initial assessment of the case and the client’s objectives, our environmental litigation team can move quickly to achieve an early settlement or gear up for a trial, conducting federal removals of massive dockets on short notice, attending emergency hearings in remote locations, and expediting document collections and witness preparation under court imposed deadlines.

This team has substantial multi-district litigation experience along with a nationwide network of localized resources. Since we have worked closely with EPA staff, state agencies and legislatures, our environmental litigators can move easily between national issues to site- or company-specific applications. In doing so, they have conducted precedent-setting work in the environmental field.
The McGuireWoods’ environmental litigation practice offers relevant experience, strategic counsel and the latest technological support. Perhaps more importantly, we are a firm that values, and is driven by, relationships.

Today’s efficient distribution channels allow your products to reach the market faster than ever before. Manufacturers, distributors and consumers benefit. But with speed and efficiency also comes danger: products are misused, safety warnings are ignored, and unexpected dangers are exposed on a broader scale and at a faster pace. In this increasing litigious society, plaintiff’s attorneys are quick to take advantage of apparent “deep pockets.” Anyone who makes products is exposed.

In this environment, you need counsel who understands how to protect your interests, from risk and case management through trial or negotiated settlement. McGuireWoods understands. We have been in the field for a long time and in fact pioneered many of the strategies considered standard practice today.

With some 40 lawyers in 15 offices, our toxic tort and environmental litigation team stands ready to respond quickly and efficiently. This practice’s cases have ranged in size from those brought by individual plaintiffs to large common-issue consolidations involving tens of thousands of plaintiffs.

McGuireWoods LLP
1 James Center
901 E Cary St
Richmond VA 23219-4030
Tel: 804 775-1000
Fax: 804 775-1061

At McGuireWoods, we deliver quality work, personalized service and exceptional value. We use technology to provide efficient legal solutions and employ a diverse workforce to bring real-world and innovative perspectives to meet our clients’ needs.

With approximately 900 lawyers and 19 strategically located offices worldwide, McGuireWoods uses client-focused teams to serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from many industries including automotive, energy resources, health care, technology and transportation.