Environmental Law

Eckland & Blando provides comprehensive environmental law representation to businesses, property owners, developers, and individuals facing environmental regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters. Environmental issues often involve overlapping federal, state, and local laws, technical scientific considerations, and significant financial exposure. Our attorneys bring a practical, strategic approach to resolving environmental matters efficiently while protecting our clients’ legal and business interests.

We represent clients on both the regulatory and enforcement sides of environmental law, advising regulated entities on compliance and defense while also advocating for private parties affected by environmental contamination, regulatory violations, or land use disputes.

Environmental Enforcement Defense

Eckland & Blando defends clients facing environmental enforcement actions, administrative proceedings, and civil litigation brought by regulatory agencies or third parties. We represent clients in matters involving:

  • Government investigations and notices of violation

  • Civil penalties and enforcement actions

  • Environmental compliance disputes

  • Cleanup and remediation obligations

  • Permit challenges and enforcement proceedings

  • Defense of claims brought by private parties or citizen groups

We work to resolve enforcement matters efficiently, whether through negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation.

Environmental Litigation & Private Party Representation

Our firm also represents individuals, landowners, and businesses asserting claims related to environmental harm or regulatory noncompliance. We advocate for clients in matters involving:

  • Property contamination and environmental damage

  • Toxic exposure and pollution-related claims

  • Cost recovery and contribution actions

  • Nuisance and land use disputes

  • Claims arising from improper waste disposal or remediation failures

We combine legal analysis with a clear understanding of technical and scientific issues to pursue effective remedies.

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Counseling

We counsel businesses and property owners on navigating complex environmental regulations and minimizing regulatory risk. Our compliance and advisory services include:

  • Guidance under federal and state environmental statutes, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and related regulations

  • Environmental permitting and licensing matters

  • Regulatory compliance audits and risk assessments

  • Hazardous materials handling and reporting requirements

  • Environmental due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions

  • Advising on agency interactions and regulatory strategy

Our goal is to help clients proactively address environmental obligations and avoid enforcement actions or project delays.

Environmental Issues in Real Estate & Transactions

Environmental considerations are often critical in real estate development and commercial transactions. We assist clients with:

  • Environmental due diligence and risk allocation

  • Review and negotiation of environmental provisions in purchase and sale agreements

  • Brownfield and redevelopment issues

  • Allocation of cleanup responsibility and liability

  • Advising lenders, buyers, and sellers on environmental exposure

Our transactional experience helps clients move forward with confidence while managing environmental risk.

Contact Our Firm​

For more information regarding Environmental Law, or to discuss representation as a regulated entity, property owner, or private party, please contact the experienced attorneys at Eckland & Blando.