Environmental

Modrall Sperling has practiced environmental law in New Mexico since the early days of federal and state environmental legislation and regulation. Our attorneys have handled significant litigation, permitting and compliance issues under nearly all of the federal and New Mexico environmental laws now facing industry and individuals.

Environmental Regulation and Compliance

Much of our environmental practice has been an outgrowth of our representation of natural resources companies, including those in oil, gas, mining, grazing, and agriculture. The firm has had lead responsibility in numerous matters concerning environmental regulation of natural resources development. The firm has managed litigation concerning soil and groundwater contamination arising from mineral development as well as a broad range of other environmental matters, including issues arising out of the National Environmental Policy Act, CERCLA, air and water quality regulation, hazardous waste regulation, wetlands, underground storage tanks, insurance coverage for environmental contamination, protection of endangered species, and related subjects. We have negotiated groundwater contamination remediation agreements and CERCLA settlements, and have advised clients in business transactions concerning environmental compliance and environmental audits.

Protecting Against Risks of Environmental Liabilities

Another component of our practice involves the representation of banks and lenders, as well as other clients evaluating and contractually protecting against risks of environmental liabilities arising from commercial and private real estate transactions. We also represent landowners, manufacturers, transportation companies and others with environmental compliance issues. Although past successes cannot be an assurance of future success, our attorneys have a demonstrated track record of successfully representing clients before agencies, courts and juries in environmental permitting and compliance cases.

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