Representative Matters
Collin's recent experience includes:
- Leading representation of a biosolids management company in high-profile PFAS toxic tort litigation pending in federal court, involving complex claims related to alleged environmental contamination and agricultural operations.
- Successfully defending two petrochemical manufacturers in federal toxic tort lawsuits alleging cancer claims. Both cases were removed to federal court and saved clients millions in settlements.
- Successfully resolving Maryland enforcement suit related to lead paint allegations, and representing client in subsequent pending class action.
- Leading litigation team in defending potentially responsible party in New Jersey CERCLA litigation.
- Defeating class certification in putative class actions in Pennsylvania and Florida federal courts alleging that a waste-to-energy facility and a landfill emitted nuisance odors.
- Regularly representing clients before the Maryland Department of the Environment and other state agencies on a wide range of regulatory matters, including air permitting, oil control, and water compliance issues.
- Representing an energy company in a federal citizen suit alleging Clean Air Act, as well as state common law tort claims and multiple insurance-coverage issues.
- Representing a landfill in multi-forum litigation to challenge unlawful permit conditions.
- Counseling start-up on potential acquisitions of contaminated property for redevelopment.
- Counseling an energy company on mergers and acquisitions of various mining businesses and leases.

