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Environmental Law

Perhaps no one person made environmental law seem as exciting and as glamorous as Erin Brokovich. The California woman spearheaded a lawsuit from residents in Kings County California against a local utility that was dumping chemicals into the soil and water and making area residents sick. The plaintiffs won a $333 million settlement and Brokovich had a movie made about her life. Environmental attorneys tackles companies that could be breaking laws concerning water quality, air quality, wastewater treatment, hazardous materials and pesticides, just to name a few. Most of these laws involve regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The assertion of many environmental attorneys is that these laws are not enforced enough. The lack of oversight leads to poor drinking water, air quality and contaminated food. Unfortunately, by the time many of the violations are brought to light, many people are ill from the effects. That leads to environmental lawsuits where those affected can recoup medical expenses.

Fast Facts

  • In 1997, citizens of St. James Parish, Louisiana successfully challenged plans for a chloride plant to be built in its town.
  • Many law schools offer specializations in environmental law. According to U.S. News and World Report, the top schools are: University of Oregon School of Law, Vermont Law School, Lewis & Clark Law School, Pace University School of Law, Tulane University School of Law, and Georgetown University Law.

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  • Environmental Law Practices

    Have you or a loved one sustained an injury and need to speak with a lawyer that specializes in environmental ...
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  • Environmental Law FAQ

    What sort of individual can bring an environmental law case to court? A. Any sort of individual can bring a c...
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  • Environmental Law

    Due to the enormous environmental stresses we have placed on our planet, mother earth cannot heal or filter o...
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  • Environmental Law Glossary

    A abatement : Reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution. absorption : the pe...
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  • Filing an Environmental Lawsuit

    The first step in deciding to file an environmental lawsuit is to determine whether you were exposed to an env...
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