Environmental Litigation

North Carolina Environmental Law Attorneys - Wilmington

Environmental litigation poses unique legal challenges because of the complex scientific and technical issues frequently addressed, and because of the overlapping authority of numerous administrative agencies and courts at the local, state, and federal levels. Environmental litigation involves reviewing claims for injured persons and property damage caused by the discharge of numerous toxins from large and small companies. Protection of people and their property from large corporate polluters is the main focus.

The attorneys at Lea, Rhine & Rosbrugh, P.L.L.C. are knowledgeable about many environmental issues and the manner in which those issues have been interpreted and applied to the complex federal and North Carolina laws, codes and regulations governing these claims. Both directly and through associations with experienced environmental practitioners, we will accept cases involving old leaking underground storage tanks (USTs), and contamination to groundwater or surface waters by benzene, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethane, perchloroethene (PCE) and tricholoroethylene (TCE).

These cases involve toxic torts to damaged citizens resulting in property devaluation, personal injury, and medical monitoring of health risks. Our relationships with experts in the scientific and medical fields, including geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, fate and transport of chemicals, property appraisal, toxicology and various medical specialties, enable us to thoroughly investigate the facts behind the environmental situation and put together a knowledgeable and well respected legal team.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Lea, Rhine & Rosbrugh, P.L.L.C. at 910-772-9960 or toll free 866-772-9960 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.