Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP

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GKC&J brings extensive litigation experience to its environmental litigation and toxic tort practice. Members of the firm are uniquely qualified to address environmental work for diverse institutions including independent corporations and private businesses, state and city government, and hazardous waste treatment facilities facing the challenges associated with ever-changing regulatory schemes. Attorneys in the toxic tort department have experience defending chemical and product manufacturers, as well as claims resulting from spills/releases of products and from mold exposure stemming from construction defect litigation.

Both current as well as emerging laws can substantially impact businesses, regardless of their size, location, and product lines. Legal requirements undoubtedly affect the costs associated with operating a business. When compliance does not simultaneously follow complex changes in the law, regulatory fines can result. Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett recognizes the needs of businesses to avoid costly penalties. We can provide guidance calculated to meet both the current needs and long-term goals of our clients.

With respect to both toxic tort and environmental litigation practice, our lawyers are regarded as zealous advocates within the legal community. We implement creative negotiation strategy to encourage settlement, while at the same time remaining mindful of the benefits and deterrent effect of defending a case all the way through verdict at trial.

Examples of our involvement within the toxic tort and environmental litigation arenas include:

Representation of a major oil refiner charged with groundwater contamination due to MTBE as a result of compliance with the California Clean Air Act;

Representation of various clients charged with violations of the Toxic Enforcement Act, commonly known as Proposition 65;

Defending personal injury actions involving prolonged exposure to chemicals such as benzene, ether, other BTEX compounds and solvents resulting in claims of brain injury, organ damage/failure and death.

Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett offers a broad range of legal services, while providing customized personalized service to each of its individual clients. Our 75 year history is proof of our commitment to excellence.

For information, contact the following:

Jon H. Tisdale			jht@gilbertkelly.com

Paul A. Bigley			pab@gilbertkelly.com