Cases
Representative Experience: Environmental
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Use Litigation: Defended manufacturer of polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAs) in connection with personal injury claims associated with alleged exposure
Defended numerous construction trades, property owners
management companies against claims for damages associated with alleged exposure to various toxic substances
Represented NBA franchise related to the zoning
redevelopment of urban property near team arena
Represented manufacturer of military, law enforcement
personal safety equipment in connection with lease obligations
compliance with local zoning
environmental requirements
Defended energy, defense, development, health care, hospitality
industrial companies against claims from federal, state
local agencies regarding compliance with l
use, development, water
air permit limitations under laws including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation
Recovery Act,
the Federal Insecticide Fungicide
Rodenticide Act
Federal
state Superfund defense of various publicly traded, privately held
smaller companies.
Represented Fortune 100 beverage producer in defense of Clean Water Act, Superfund
Underground Storage Tank claims
Assisted publicly traded oil company on claims for reimbursement associated with remediation of various UST sites throughout Arizona
Defended international mining company against Superfund reimbursement claims
Hospitality, Liquor Licenses, Food & Health Safety: Provided counseling with respect to FDA menu labeling requirements for chain restaurants impacting the advertised caloric content of food
alcohol items
Assisted international confectioner with respect to U.S. carbon neutral labeling guidelines
Provided liquor license
related food h
ling regulatory compliance guidance associated with the merger of two publicly traded hospitality companies, including the transfer of certain existing permits
acquisition of new ones to facilitate merger
uninterrupted continuity of business operations
Assisted privately held brewery with the acquisition of liquor licenses
related regulatory compliance matters associated with the construction
development of state-of-the-art seltzer brewing
packaging facility in Arizona
Represented grocery store chain in the acquisition of 140 stores in the western United States, including the transfer of existing liquor licenses, expansion of liquor sale privileges
the procurement of relevant state
federal environmental, health, food h
ling
safety permits
Assisted start-up in connection with the acquisition
development of hotel properties, including acquisition of liquor licenses
various local compliance obligations
Provided liquor license
regulatory compliance assistance to numerous privately owned restaurant
bar operations associated with both entry into local markets
expansion of existing presence, including l
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zoning matters impacting the expansion of premise
Represented international restaurant chain in connection with menu compliance with local health code requirements
Renewable Energy: Provided l
use, zoning
regulatory compliance counseling to international renewable energy producer regarding the acquisition of solar assets in the western United States
Represented renewable energy company in connection with acquisition
development of high BTU anaerobic digester project
Assisted wind energy company in connection with regulatory compliance issues associated with the acquisition of related assets in northern Arizona
Represented clients in connection with lithium battery storage
compliance matters
Represented electric vehicle manufacturer in connection with acquisition
development of facility in Arizona
management of prospective environmental liabilities
Provided legal opinions to numerous financial institutions in connection with financing wind
solar projects
Environmental Compliance
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Use Due Diligence: Represented publicly traded retail beverage producer in connection with identification of hundreds of new locations to facilitate drive-through access
manage environmental risk associated with historic operations
Represented international nonprofit healthcare organization in the acquisition, development
expansion of health care facilities including managing disposal of medical waste, compliance with Clean Water Act 404 requirements,
general risk management for environmental matters
Counsel to international hotel chain in connection with environmental liabilities associated with portfolio expansion
Assisted numerous hard-rock mining companies on various environmental
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Represented public university with respect to l
disposition
management of asbestos disposal
Provided compliance counsel to health care facilities in connection with facility demolition
renovation activities
related asbestos management requirements
Represented produce growers, packagers
sellers associated with USDA, FDA
related state
local environmental compliance issues
Represented western municipality regarding EPA non-compliance allegations associated with discharges from Publicly Owned Treatment Works facility
Lender liability counseling to numerous financial institutions related to loans associated with brownfield
contaminated properties
Zoning
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Use: Assisted publicly traded athletic shoe manufacturer in connection with acquisition of manufacturing
distribution facility
Represented asphalt producer focused on environmentally sustainable products from recycled rubber in the acquisition of l
development of manufacturing facility, including environmental due diligence
compliance with state
local zoning, l
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air quality requirements
Provided l
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zoning counseling to milk company associated with l
acquisition, development
construction of 300,000sf production
distribution facility, including economic development incentives from state
local commerce agencies
Advocated for zoning
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permits on behalf of various development companies before numerous state
local zoning authorities
Represented privately held telecommunications infrastructure company associated with the expansion of wireless capabilities utilizing existing state
local infrastructure, including the negotiation of numerous right-of-way master license agreements with local municipalities throughout Arizona
Government Relations: Negotiated economic incentive
employment commitment agreements on behalf of numerous clients seeking to exp
industrial, commercial
manufacturing operations within Arizona.
Represented numerous clients in connection with development agreements with various Arizona governmental agencies
Advocated for legislative
regulatory changes to facilitate business relocation to Arizona
expansion within Arizona
Represented silicon wafer facility related to the situs
development of manufacturing facility
Represented foundry in connection with expansion of facility challenged by residential growth
Provided counseling regarding odor concerns associated with aggregate operations near residential area
Assisted national consumer fireworks retailer exp
presence in state
Member, Arizona Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee
advocate for legislative
regulatory adaptations to new
exp
ing businesses to facilitate growth
employment within Arizona
Cannabis: Provided zoning, l
use, licensing
related regulatory compliance counsel associated with dispensary, cultivation
growing concerns under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, the Smart
Safe Arizona Act
the Adult Use Marijuana Program
Drones
UAS: Provided privacy counseling associated with operation of unmanned aerial systems
Collaborated with state legislators on the development of legislation impacting the use
operation of drones
Counseled clients in the evaluation of drone deployment programs for facility
project inspection
