Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is known for its expertise in public entity and environmental litigation. Recently, the firm was hired by the State of Maryland to recover damages for the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. It also leads major PFAS discharge lawsuits for states like New Jersey and North Carolina. The firm’s extensive experience includes environmental cost-recovery, mining legacy issues, and port authority cases. William Jackson, co-chair of the environment law group, is a recognized authority in natural resource damages and PFAS cases, representing 20 states. John Gilmour, co-chair of environmental litigation, is known for his impactful work on PFAS litigation and securing a major SCOTUS victory for Guam. Kenny Corley, focuses on environmental and business litigation, representing clients like the State of North Carolina in PFAS cases and the San Diego Port District in a $550m PCB contamination settlement. All lawyers mentioned are in Houston.
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- ‘Excellent team, deep knowledge of the practice area and comprehensive engagement with industry affairs.’
- ‘The Environmental staff at KDW have unmatched knowledge of the Iron and Steel industry, as well as other various sectors of primary metal manufacturing. Regardless of the issue, KDW is able to tap into numerous resources and experts in the federal, state or private sectors.’
Key clients
- State of Maryland, the Maryland Attorney General, and all Maryland State Agencies
- Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (PEC) of the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) MDL
Work highlights
Representing he State of Maryland and all State Agencies bringing claims for costs and damages suffered by Maryland as a result of the M/V Dali’s allision into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Practice head
Bill Jackson; John Gilmour
Other key lawyers
Kenny Corley