Los Angeles RCRA Lawsuit Lawyer
In 1980, Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly referred to as the Superfund statute. This legislation was designed to provide a means for cleaning up contaminated property. To obtain the funds to do so, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempts to compel potentially responsible parties under the law to provide funds to effectuate the clean-up. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) places additional liabilities on parties involved in the transportation and storage of hazardous waste that have leached into soil and the water table. A property owner alleged to have caused or contributed to environmental contamination can face potentially huge liabilities.
The Millhouse Law Group is a law firm that is highly experienced in environmental contamination litigation and negotiations. It has successfully represented clients in numerous complex cases, including cases with multiple parties. The firm represents plaintiff and defendant parties.
For a consultation about a CERCLA or RCRA case, contact The Millhouse Law Group.
Applying Scientific and Legal Resources
The science regarding the leaching of contaminants and their migration through soil is highly complex. The Millhouse Law Group will carefully examine Phase 1 and Phase 2 testing data and other environmental documents in conjunction with experts in the field of soil and groundwater contamination. The firm will also examine the chain of ownership of the property, and issues such as:
- Proximity of the property to the alleged source of the contaminant
- Historical use of hazardous materials in the area
- Documented leaks or spills that occurred
- Shipping manifests that document the transportation of hazardous materials
- Time line issues — given the composition of the soil, is it possible that the contaminants were able to migrate at the speed the EPA claims they did?
Successful representation in CERCLA litigation and environmental negotiations requires a unique set of capabilities; these include knowledge of environmental law, the ability to communicate with technical experts, the ability to interface with personnel at governmental and other regulatory agencies and other parties in the chain of ownership.
Attorney Keith F. Millhouse has represented numerous defendants and plaintiffs in CERCLA/RCRA litigation cases over the course of his legal career. He has interacted with regulatory officials at all levels of government, including the EPA, California Department of Toxic Substances Control and Regional Water Quality Boards. The Millhouse Law Group is your source for environmental law counsel and diligent representation.
Contact The Millhouse Law Group to schedule a consultation with an attorney. The firm represents clients throughout Southern California, including Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and Los Angeles County.
