__Often, environmental litigation arises in the context of disputes over real property.  These may involve waterfront property issues, such as:

•    Great Lakes shoreline ownership and rights litigation;
•    Riparian rights contests on inland lakes and streams;
•    Dockage and marina disputes;
•    Disagreements as to access to and use of property; and
•    The effects of development on neighbors.

Many environmental court cases involve cleanups and property transfers, including:

•    Tenant responsibility for cleanup of a leak or spill;
•    Negotiated contractual transfer of cleanup responsibility;
•    Leaking UST closure issues;
•    The effectiveness of contractor performance as to site conditions; and
•    Defense of allegations of liability based on status and/or actions that may or may not be related to or a cause of on-site contamination.


Whatever the environmental law aspect of litigation, experience with the underlying environmental statutes and regulations is central to effective handling of litigation.