Greenberg Traurig is well-positioned to assist businesses in litigation arising from the potential emissions, discharges, releases, and other environmental effects of their operational activities. This experience extends across a variety of industrial and commercial clients, covering hazardous substances, workplace exposures, and contaminated sites. Over in New York, Steven C Russo has wide experience, which extends to environmental permitting, toxic tort litigation, and the National Environmental Policy Act. In Tampa, David Weinstein has a broad civil and white-collar litigation practice, combining knowledge in environmental, toxic tort, and land use matters. The two head up the practice alongside Miami's Kerri Barsh and Denver's Christopher Neumann. Also acting out of Denver, Paul Seby is experienced in prosecuting cases to enforce and overturn administrative agency regulations.
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Key clients
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Professional Disposables
- Nevada Gold Mines
- State of North Dakota
- Colorado Apartment Association
- Star Scrap Metal
- T.T. International
- Related Group, Dezer Development, and Rockpoint
- International Cosmetic Manufacturers
- Anastasia Beverly Hills, LLC
- Happy Fruit, LLC
- Refresco Beverages US, Inc.
Work highlights
Represents Lockheed Martin Corporation in several toxic-tort suits in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Secured a federal court victory for the State of North Dakota, mandating the Bureau of Land Management to resume quarterly oil and gas lease sales in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act.
Represents several cosmetic companies, including Shiseido Americas Corporation, Estée Lauder, Inc., in a complex Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding regarding California Proposition 65 claims that require warnings for DEA.
Practice head
Kerri Barsh; Christopher Neumann; Steven C Russo; David Weinstein
Other key lawyers
Paul Seby