Environmental Claims

Construction professionals are experiencing a rising number of environmental claims, including mold claims, involving all types of properties. Our lawyers work with our clients in all aspects of defending environmental claims. Our goal is to help companies minimize their financial risk resulting from actual or potential environmental claims and is accomplished through the following services:

• Review and revise contracts to minimize liability for environmental claims
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for handling environmental claims
• Assess environmental claims and strategize to avoid future claims
• Utilize sophisticated computer technology to manage the information associated with environmental claims
• Analyze past and current insurance policies to determine coverage for environmental claims
• Pursue insurance coverage from past and current insurance companies for the defense and indemnity of environmental claims
• Defend environmental lawsuits filed, including retaining authoritative and credible expert witnesses to support defense
• Evaluate whether the potential liability for environmental claims can be shared with, or distributed to, other responsible parties

Representative Clients

• Fischer Homes
• Holiday Homes, Inc.