Environmental Law

With government regulations affecting every aspect of land and resource use, the ownership, use and development of land has become exceedingly complex. Nearly every land use project is permeated by layers of permitting requirements. Property owners, purchasers and sellers alike are affected by the possibility and risks of environmental contamination.

Twitchell and Rice, LLP can help you navigate the maze of regulatory compliance and permitting requirements so that they can move forward with projects and achieve their land use and business objectives. Our services include:

• Advice and assistance with transactional, permitting and compliance issues
• Representation in environmental litigation cases including Superfund or Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL) and Resource Control and Recovery Act (RCRA) litigation
• Advice and assistance with Underground Storage Tank (UST) closure and clean-up
• Preparation and/or review of oil and natural gas leases