Hazardous Waste and Pollution Issues in Colorado
Liability in Oil and Gas Contamination
Unfortunately, in areas where oil and gas development is widespread, natural
resources can become contaminated with the wastes of oil and gas and the
clean up can cost millions of dollars. In these instances, a major question
becomes, "Who is liable?" If you are concerned about being named
in a hazardous waste and pollution suit, or are considering a lease agreement
and want to make sure that the parties' obligations are well-defined,
there is no time to delay. You must contact a
Colorado oil and gas lawyer at Feldmann Nagel Cantafio PLLC today to schedule your consultation. We are waiting
to answer your questions, review your situation and determine if we can
start protecting your rights in this very serious issue.
Colorado Oil and Gas Lawyer
A basic principle of environmental law is "liability by association,"
meaning the very association with a property where hazardous material
is found, or an association with the material, can have devastating results.
The association can be as owner (lessor) or as operator (lessee) and the
liability is based on status, not fault. At our firm, our lawyers all
have decades of experience in governmental compliance requirements for
land use by oil and gas companies. We find that the best method of avoiding
the costs of litigation is through our proactive planning, i.e., the drafting
of oil and gas leases, the
negotiations of oil and gas leases and reviewing the content of leases from time to time.
While we take every step to avoid litigation, where situations such as
hazardous waste issues are faced, we are aggressive litigators who know
the strategies of the EPA, the USFS and other state and federal agencies.
If retained by you, we will build a compelling case on your behalf and
fight to protect your rights.
We represent clients throughout Colorado and specifically in Denver, Steamboat
Springs, Vail, and Avon. By choosing us, you can rest assured that we
will do all we can to help protect your rights through proactive business
agreements and, in the unfortunate instance of litigation, help you achieve
a positive outcome in your case.
For more information about how we may be able to help, please
contact Colorado oil and gas law attorney
at Feldmann Nagel Cantafio PLLC immediately.