Buckley LeChevallier works with businesses, developers, special districts, and individuals to find practical solutions to complex environmental problems. With an in depth knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and natural resource laws, we are often able to work cooperatively with regulatory agencies to help our clients achieve their goals while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. We believe that this proactive and cooperative approach can help avoid costly lawsuits and penalties, but when litigation becomes unavoidable, we are equally prepared to stand by our clients in court and have a track record of success in litigating the most complex cases involving all aspects of environmental and natural resources law.
Contaminated Site Litigation
Experience working with dozens of contaminated site cases throughout the Pacific Northwest gives Buckley LeChevallier unique insights into the legal and scientific issues associated with the release and cleanup of hazardous substances.
Buckley LeChevallier helps its clients assess and minimize potential environmental liability arising from industrial operations and commercial property transactions. In cases where liability for cleanup costs is unavoidable, the firm works to shift the financial burdens away from its clients by identifying and aggressively pursuing contribution claims against other parties connected to the contamination.
- “Superfund” and CERCLA Litigation
- Oil Spills and Underground Storage Tanks
- Soil and Groundwater Contamination
- Dry Cleaner Sites
- Cost Recovery Actions
- DEQ and EPA Cleanup Orders
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Buckley LeChevallier possesses an intimate knowledge of federal and state waste laws and can help resolve complex permitting and compliance problems involving the generation, transportation, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Years of experience working with solid waste companies gives our attorneys an in-depth understanding of the special issues affecting the refuse and recycling industry, including landfill development, franchise rights, and waste disposal contracts.
- Solid Waste Franchises
- Landfill and Transfer Station Permitting
- Garbage Hauling
- Waste Disposal Contracts
- RCRA
- Hazardous Waste Issues
- Septic and Sewage Issues
Environmental Permitting Planning and Compliance
Buckley LeChevallier strives to help its clients achieve full compliance with all environmental laws and regulations in the most cost-effective manner possible. The firm recognizes that taking simple, proactive measures to identify and correct potential regulatory problems now can prevent more costly lawsuits and enforcement actions later.
- Pollution Discharge Permits (NPDES)
- Spill Prevention Plans
- Storm Water Control
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Endangered Species and Wildlife Issues
- Wetlands
- Coastal Zone Management
- Asbestos and Lead Abatement Projects
- EPA and DEQ Enforcement Actions
- Environmental Compliance Audits
- Septic Regulations and Permitting
Agricultural and Water Law
With experience representing farmers, nursery owners, and water districts in a wide range of cases, Buckley LeChevallier is well versed with the special problems facing Oregon’s agricultural community. The firm is knowledgeable in federal and state laws governing ground and surface water rights, including abandonment and forfeiture, change of use, and transfers of interest. The firm also helps clients in issues involving pesticide application and storage, sludge spreading, conversion of wetlands into farms, and Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies.
- EFU issues
- Water Rights
- Agricultural Liens
- Groundwater Development
- Pesticide Management
- Water Marketing
- Timber Theft
- Farm Foreclosures
- Chapter 12 Bankruptcies
Toxic and Environmental Injury
Buckley LeChevallier helps both individuals harmed by hazardous substances and those accused of causing environmental injuries navigate the complex process of toxic tort litigation and has achieved success in court and at the negotiating table in resolving such claims. The firm’s attorneys are adept at analyzing potential toxic exposure claims and marshalling the evidence and experts needed to support the case.
- Damp Buildings and Mold
- Chemical Injuries
- Pesticide Misapplications
- Sewage Intrusion
- Noxious Fumes and Odors
- Workplace Exposures
