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Environmental Litigation

In today’s increasingly polarized landscape, even the mere threat of an environmental lawsuit can inflict significant damage from both a financial and reputational standpoint. Cosmich attorneys have the scientific, technical and regulatory experience to evaluate any potential environmental matter to quickly assess the risks involved. Our attorneys have relationships with experts that can provide any needed environmental assessments, from phase one all the way through remediation and closure.

Recognized as premier litigators, Cosmich provides dedicated and aggressive legal representation to commercial clients facing claims related to toxic releases, industrial accidents, property damage, bodily injury, and regulatory enforcement, including mass torts spanning multiple jurisdictions. Backed by decades of combined experience and an impressive record of favorable settlements and verdicts, our attorneys have earned the trust of Fortune 500 companies, insurers, and businesses nationwide seeking to avoid the catastrophic losses so often associated with environmental litigation.

Our Environmental Services

Cosmich has been privileged to represent some of the most recognized companies and brands in the world. We were the first law firm in the nation to successfully defend a talcum powder claim, and our attorneys serve as trusted national trial counsel and national coordinating counsel for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our firm also works with insurance carriers defending their insureds in first- or third-party liability claims.

We represent clients across all aspects of environmental litigation defense, including:

Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement Action: We advocate for businesses facing investigations and enforcement actions initiated by agencies such as the EPA, OSHA, and state environmental departments. Our proactive approach focuses on minimizing disruptions to your operations while ensuring compliance.
Toxic Tort Defense: We have successfully defended clients against hundreds of toxic torts involving asbestos, talc, silica, lead, oil and petrochemicals, mold, and other materials.
Contaminated Property & Superfund Litigation: Our attorneys handle complex litigation tied to environmental contamination, including CERCLA (Superfund) claims. We also represent clients in cost recovery and contribution actions to protect their financial interests.
Environmental Class Actions: We defend against high-stakes class-action lawsuits, including allegations of pollution, toxic exposure, or property damage. Our goal is to resolve disputes in a manner that avoids business disruptions while safeguarding our clients’ reputations.
Permitting and Land Use Disputes: From permitting challenges to zoning conflicts, we work with clients to ensure project approvals and operational continuity.

Experience

With a firm grasp of the complexities central to environmental litigation, including claims involving contamination, regulatory compliance, and potential health impacts, the attorneys at Cosmich are well-equipped to guide defendants navigating these high-stakes legal challenges. Recognizing that every matter is unique, we work closely with in-house counsel and, when necessary, company leadership to develop a strategic plan designed to effectively mitigate the financial and reputational risks inherent in defending against environmental litigation.

We have successfully represented clients in federal and state courts throughout the country at both the trial and appellate levels. While our attorneys make every effort to reach a satisfactory resolution without resorting to the courtroom, our decades-long history as litigators has demonstrated that preparing as if trial is inevitable offers the greatest chance of success. In our experience, opposing counsel frequently delays offering the best settlement until they become convinced that our lawyers will aggressively try a case and pursue an appeal if necessary.

Our experienced paralegals and support staff excel at handling cases that span multiple jurisdictions and involve exhaustive discoveries, cutting-edge technology and high-level medical, technical and financial information. Using state-of-the-art document management and trial presentation tools, we transform highly complex information into compelling visuals that present your case with maximum clarity and impact.

With over 30 attorneys, a dedicated support staff, and coast-to-coast offices, Cosmich combines the personalized attention of a boutique practice with the extensive resources, national reach, and reputation of a large firm.

No matter how complex, our attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources to bring your most challenging environmental matters to a successful conclusion.