Dentons offers clients coast-to-coast experience across the spectrum of environmental law matters, including those related to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. It also has deep experience handling chemical and pesticides regulation, regularly litigating matters under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The group is steered from the Los Angeles office by Robert Schuda, who has a track record of litigating before all levels of state and federal courts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team exhibited a high degree of communication; as their consultant they informed me of changes and presented questions clearly.’

  • ‘Individuals had high degree of knowledge of regulatory and and was able to leverage my technical expertise.’

Key clients

  • Dow Chemical Company
  • California Rice Commission
  • USA Rice Federation
  • American Beverage Association, the American Chemistry Council, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, the Consumer Brands Association and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association
  • Clarion Boards, LLC
  • Rain Carbon and Ruetgers Canada, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Defended and obtained dismissal of a complaint against the Dow Chemical Company, voiding allegations made by California’s Center for Environmental Health (CEH), a private Proposition 65 enforcer.
  • Representing the California Rice Commission, a statutory commission created and authorized by the state Legislature to represent the interests of the state's rice industry, including all producers, processors and distributors located in California.
  • Representing 16 trade associations as amici in a successful lawsuit against the California Attorney General.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert S. Schuda