Dorothy M. Laguzza

Represent global coatings and specialty materials company in state and federal litigation concerning legacy contamination. Counsel client on managing government oversight of cleanup and pursuit of numerous claims for site access and cost contribution from other responsible parties.

Served as local counsel for environmental class action litigation against American Fortune 500 company. Managed complex discovery in litigation.

Recovered over US$1 million dollars for a client, via settlement, for prior environmental cleanup costs without litigation.

Manage the portfolio of nearly 100 environmental legacy sites across the country for major automative company.

Defended natural resource damage claim brought by the State of New Jersey against multinational automotive manufacturer. Represented client in negotiations adverse to EPA and DOJ to settle environmental claims via consent decree.

Manage and counsel client on environmental cleanup under the New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act and redevelopment of former manufacturing facility.

Settled Superfund, RCRA, and state claims alleged by owner against former lessee for historical manufacturing operations in Northern California.

Represented client in multiparty mediation for allocation of responsibility under Superfund law related to operations at former manufacturing facility.

Managed environmental due diligence, drafted environmental provisions, and counseled client on environmental risks associated with stock transaction.