Litigation of Environmental Matters / Title Disputes:

• Representation of clients in defense of litigation involving claims of environmental contamination and toxic torts.
  
  
• Assisting in the representation of clients involved in complex title disputes and conflicting claims to the ownership of real property in Arizona.
  
  
• Representation of Tribal Housing Authority in Tribal Court to enforce housing contracts.

Environmental Clean-up, Permitting and Compliance:

• Advising clients involved in major infrastructure development projects on complying with NEPA and Section 106 historic preservation requirements.
  
  
• Providing guidance to gas products, heavy equipment, and other manufacturers in getting and complying with environmental permits.
  
  
• Representing clients identified as PRPs at CERCLA and State Superfund sites.
  
  
• Advising clients on site clean-up obligations and overseeing clean-up operations. 

Tribes and Renewable Energy:

• Advising tribal housing authorities on complying with environmental requirements under HUD and NEPA in connection with rehabilitation, restoration, and construction.
  
  
• Providing guidance on meeting environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to renewable energy development both on and off-Reservation, including solar power, alternative fuel production, and others.
  
  
• Developing tribal environmental codes regulating solid waste, pesticide use, and other topics.
  
  
• Assisting in commercial development and leasing on tribal lands.

Banks and Other Lenders: 

• Advising major banks and lenders about complying with environmental due diligence in foreclosure situations and taking appropriate precautions when acquiring potentially contaminated property.
  
  
• Working with banks and borrowers to ensure the proper maintenance and conveyance of water rights in Arizona.

Jet Fuel Consortiums:

• Representing airline jet fuel consortiums in dealing with environmental issues and remediation projects at major airports, including managing compliance with consent decrees and cleanup orders.
  
  
• Responding to incidents of damage to jet fuel pipelines by airport contractors, including negotiating repayment of damages and pursing litigation as needed.

Water Rights and Withdrawal Authority:

• Resolving water rights issues related to Major League Baseball spring training facilities, large retail malls, golf courses, and commercial and residential subdivisions.
  
  
• Assisting clients in complying with Arizona’s assured water supply and well drilling regulations, managing groundwater rights, and preparing filings required by the Arizona Department of Water Resources.