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Environmental Law

Do Environmental Regulations Apply to You?

Since the 1970's, environmental laws and their governing regulatory agencies have expanded. Now, environmental law not only impacts large power companies and utilities, but also land developers and private landowners. At Wolcott Rivers Gates, our environmental team has extensive experience handling sensitive and complex environmental law matters.

As the laws and regulations continue to change, our clients can rest assured that our attorneys stay abreast of the latest actions and statutes related to environmental regulations.

Contact Wolcott Rivers Gates to learn more about environmental law and how it impacts your business, land or construction project. Call our law offices in Virginia Beach at 888-341-7957.

Environmental Litigation

"The vast economic development and construction in this country accompanied by a much greater scientific understanding of the environment and the impact of development on it has further polarized the environmental movement and developers. The regulatory agencies are left somewhere in the middle, attempting to keep pace with changing times and science, and it is being challenged from both the left and the right in court constantly."

An excerpt from Environmental Regulation and the Current Law - John F. Sawyer, Esquire

Environmental Regulations Affect Everyone

If you are a business, you may be subject to air, water and waste regulations. If you are a real estate developer, you should be familiar with Natural Resource Damage (NRD) claims. Manufacturers can quickly become the subject of toxic tort lawsuits. These are just a few examples of ways in which environmental law may pertain to you. Our experienced attorneys can also assist you regarding:

  • Environmental compliance litigation
  • Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
  • Virginia Marine Resource Commission
  • Local wetlands boards
  • Environmental assessments (Phase I and II)
  • Clean Water Act
  • EPA compliance

For informed and valuable legal advice, contact our lawyers at Wolcott Rivers Gates.

Attorneys

Carl A. Eason
Samuel W. Meekins, Jr.
John F. Sawyer
Leslie R. Watson
Marshall A. Winslow

Environmental Regulation and the Current Law