Environmental Litigation
We build collaborative trial teams that include both seasoned environmental trial lawyers and experienced regulation attorneys that handle litigation in federal and state courts throughout the region. We represent clients in lawsuits, high-profile administrative proceedings and private arbitrations. Tonkon Torp attorneys handle matters involving toxic torts and personal injuries, and help clients address insurance issues associated with environmental liabilities.
Our environmental attorneys work diligently to prevent lawsuits, but when these disputes do arise, we provide creative strategies for prevailing in litigation as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Our representations include:
- The defense of criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions
- Litigation arising from private citizen suits
- Natural resource damage claims
- Superfund cost recovery claims
Attorneys
Tonkon Torp Litigators Win Judgment on Lake Oswego Access Question
A prolonged, high-profile dispute about public access to Oswego Lake was resolved recently when Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Henry Breithaupt issued an opinion upholding the City of Lake Oswego’s right to control access to the lake from the City’s public park.
Bet the Company Cases
Tonkon Torp has been involved in a collection of “bet the company” cases regarding D.B. Western, the largest producer of formaldehyde in the world. The firm has managed criminal and civil litigation and remediation related to the alleged illegal disposal of formaldehyde-related wastes. In 2010, following significant discovery and motion practice, the federal government dismissed its criminal complaint against the company. Litigation with the State of Oregon is ongoing.
Kramer v. City of Lake Oswego
Tonkon Torp represents the City of Lake Oswego, Oregon in a lawsuit concerning ownership of and access to Oswego Lake. After Tonkon's lawyers were successful in moving to have the case dismissed in federal court, the lawsuit is now pending in Oregon state court.
Port of Arlington v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Tonkon Torp represents the Port of Arlington, Oregon in ongoing federal court litigation arising out of the Corps' revocation of the Port's permit to build a dock facility in the Columbia River.
Stimson Lumber Co. v. International Paper Co.
In Montana, assisted Stimson in the negotiation and implementation of an administrative order for the $6 million cleanup and removal of a PCB-contaminated cooling pond formerly owned by Stimson. Successfully asserted claims against prior owners of the cooling pond under CERCLA, recovering past and future cleanup costs.
Valentine Walker Properties v. Tri-Way Industries
Representing Tri-Way Industries in the defense of statutory and common law claims for environmental contamination seeking damages of over $5 million for damages allegedly caused by Tri-Way's business operations.
Oregon Expands Employment Discrimination Laws to Protect Sexual Orientation
Best Lawyers in America® Includes 49 Tonkon Torp Attorneys on 2021 List
Anna Sortun and Ryan Bledsoe Admitted to International Society of Barristers
Tonkon Torp Practice Areas Ranked in 2020 U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Publication
2020 List for Best Lawyers in America® Includes 48 Tonkon Torp Attorneys
Chambers USA Names 23 Tonkon Torp Attorneys in 2019 Ranking
Tonkon Torp Practice Areas Ranked in 2019 U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Publication
Tonkon Torp Sponsors Wild Splendor 2018
Best Lawyers in America® Names 51 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2019 List
Tonkon Torp Practice Areas Ranked in 2018 U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Publication
Best Lawyers in America® Names 49 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2018 List