Environmental & Regulatory Litigation
Litigation
Compliance Disputes, Enforcement Actions, and Agency Proceedings
WH Burkley represents businesses, property owners, and institutions in environmental and regulatory disputes at the federal, state, and local levels. We provide practical, business-focused guidance to resolve enforcement actions, navigate agency proceedings, and manage compliance-related risk.
Regulatory disputes often involve overlapping legal, operational, and reputational considerations. We work closely with clients to assess exposure, develop a clear strategy, and pursue efficient resolution through negotiation, administrative proceedings, or litigation.
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
• Defense of enforcement actions brought by federal, state, and local agencies
• Advising on environmental compliance obligations and regulatory requirements
• Responding to notices of violation, consent orders, and administrative actions
• Managing disputes involving environmental permitting and approvals
Regulatory Investigations and Agency Proceedings
• Representation in administrative hearings and agency proceedings
• Advising on regulatory inquiries and investigations
• Coordinating responses to government audits and compliance reviews
• Managing parallel regulatory and litigation matters
Permitting, Land Use, and Development Disputes
• Disputes involving permitting and land use approvals
• Challenges to regulatory decisions impacting development projects
• Coordination with real estate and construction matters
• Advising on zoning and environmental review issues
Environmental and Operational Disputes
• Claims involving contamination, remediation, and environmental liability
• Disputes related to operational compliance and regulatory standards
• Coordination with internal and external environmental consultants
• Managing litigation involving environmental risk and exposure
Our Approach
- Align dispute strategy with regulatory requirements and business objectives
- Move matters forward efficiently across agency proceedings and litigation
- Coordinate across legal, operational, and environmental stakeholders
- Focus on resolving disputes while minimizing regulatory and reputational risk
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing businesses, property owners, developers, and institutions in environmental and regulatory disputes
- Ability to navigate agency investigations, enforcement actions, permitting disputes, and administrative proceedings
- Strong understanding of the operational, financial, and reputational impacts of regulatory matters
- Integration with real estate, construction, environmental, and litigation capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level advocacy focused on practical solutions and risk management
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.