REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
“Steve is a terrific lawyer recognized for his ability to handle very complex cases."
Individual
Representation
Representation of senior North America executive of global energy company in government civil and criminal enforcement actions and related tort litigation.
Represent partners at leading litigation firm in connection with obstruction of justice investigation by DOJ related to attorneys’ representational conduct.
Representation of engineer/project manager in pipeline construction investigation by federal and state prosecutors.
Representation of company general counsel in criminal grand jury investigation and subsequent prosecution of company CEO for violations of the Clean Water Act, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. No charges filed against the general counsel.
Representation of a senior crew member of fishing vessel operating in the South Pacific, in connection with allegations arising under MARPOL and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
Corporate Representation
Representation of a Fortune 100 chemical manufacturer in federal criminal prosecution related to multi-fatality chemical release.
Representation of civil engineering and construction client in state Attorney General consumer protection enforcement regarding greenwashing claims.
Representation of Fortune 50 energy company in federal civil and criminal investigations as well as state criminal prosecution arising out of the CAA's risk management plan RAGAGEP provision, and advisement on application of API 570 (Piping Inspection Code), API Recommended Practice 574 (Inspection Practices for Piping Components), and related standards.
Representation of Fortune 50 energy company through extensive environmental compliance obligations imposed as terms and conditions of state-issued criminal probation.
Representation of one of the largest pipeline companies in the United States in connection with multiple EPA, PHMSA, NTSB and state environmental investigations into releases from underground petroleum pipelines.
Representation of pipeline company in connection with federal and state investigations, serve as incident response counsel, and provide training on incident response best practices.
Representation of refining company in safety and compliance assessment of refinery operations, working with engineers to create a triaged safety and compliance plan for all company operations.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal and state civil, criminal and administrative investigations arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart Kb to alleged storage vessels at upstream production facilities.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of the Clean Air Act's risk management plan RAGAGEP provision, as well as the application of API 570 (Piping Inspection Code), API Recommended Practice 574 (Inspection Practices for Piping Components), API Recommended Practice 571 (Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry) and API Recommended Practice 939-C (Guidelines for Avoiding Sulfidation Corrosion Failures in Oil Refineries).
Represent major E&P company in connection with EPA investigation related to casing failure.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a federal criminal investigation arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart J to flaring operations at an oil refinery.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal and state civil, criminal and administrative investigations arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart Kb to alleged storage vessels at upstream production facilities.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a variety of Title V regulatory concerns affecting Alaska offshore drilling platforms.
Representation of a leading consumer chemical company in connection with the largest federal civil and criminal investigations in the history of the FIFRA program.
Represent leading nationwide waste services company in connection with fraud investigation. Obtained declination of all charges.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in development of company-wide best practices for legal team’s response to accidents, incidents and enforcement actions.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the divestiture of oil and gas assets subject to pending administrative, civil and criminal investigations.
Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with the divestiture of a specialty-batch chemical manufacturing facility subject to pending federal civil and criminal investigations.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of the Clean Air Act's risk management plan RAGAGEP provision, as well as the application of API standards and recommended practices.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a federal criminal investigation arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart J to flaring operations at an oil refinery.
Representation of international specialty chemical client in internal investigation resulting from hotline allegations of RCRA noncompliance.
Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of an alleged failure to operate pollution control equipment at a wastewater treatment facility.
Represent major municipality in connection with EPA investigation of asbestos monitoring and abatement practices.
Representation of financial industry client in connection with credible threats of violence regarding an upcoming company-wide meeting. Oversaw international cyber-investigation and developed sufficient evidence to enable foreign law enforcement to secure those making threats in advance of event.
Represent leading chlorine manufacturer in connection with compliance with Homeland Security obligations and RMP regulations.
Representation of various clients before the EPA's Office of Suspension and Debarment.
Representation of leading distributed, non-combustion clean energy company in connection with negotiation of consent agreement with EPA related to the application of RCRA to transportation of spent energy canisters.
Representation of a Fortune 500 private-sector energy company in connection with a state securities investigation into climate change disclosures.
Represent electric power company in negotiation and settlement of state Attorney General environmental claims related to water discharges.
Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with a federal criminal investigation into shipments of byproducts, co-products and co-products used as fuels.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with civil, criminal and administrative investigations by the CSB and various state and local agencies into fire at an oil refinery.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a mechanical integrity review of fixed equipment inspection and maintenance programs for oil refineries located throughout the United States, Canada and South Africa.
Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with an internal investigation into the OSHA recordability of alleged exposure to a chemical manufactured by less than 10 facilities in the world.
Court-appointed compliance monitor over the world's largest cruise line company.
Selection and oversight of monitors, and private monitor for entities serving court-mandated compliance programs as terms of probation.
Frequent advice and counsel to Fortune 500 energy, manufacturing, maritime, refining, oil and gas, and construction clients regarding best practices for compliance review and design and assessment of regulatory compliance programs.
Conduct internal investigations and provide analysis for wide range of clients.
Representation of energy utility company in pre-merger review of compliance programs of parties to identify relative strengths and weaknesses of each company’s program to determine the optimal post-merger combined compliance program.
Conduct post-merger assessment of strength of newly acquired entities compliance programs for one of the world’s largest producers of petroleum, chemical and related products.
Conduct internal investigation of whistle-blower complaints regarding one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of tissue, pulp, paper, and related products.
Monitor and Compliance
Representation of major cargo shipping company in connection with multi-district federal grand jury investigation related to allegations of illegal discharges and false recordkeeping.
Representation of international cruise line operator in civil investigation and enforcement regarding waste management and alleged RCRA claims.
Representation of international shipping company in criminal investigation, trial, and sentencing for alleged violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution From Ships (APPS).
Representation of cargo and other maritime industry clients in connection with allegations arising under MARPOL and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
Representation of international shipping company in criminal investigation, trial, and sentencing for alleged violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
Maritime
Representation of a Fortune 200 leading processer and marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in connection with a federal criminal investigation into allegations of unpermitted discharges of process wastewater. Criminal chanrges declined and settlement included design and construction of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system.
Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal and state NPDES enforcement at an oil refinery.
Representation of a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment chemicals in connection with a post-Deepwater federal criminal investigation into alleged violations of the Clean Water Act on an offshore oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Representation of one of the largest water services providers in the United States in a contested hearing before the EPA's Office of Suspension and Debarment--in opposition to the client's post-indictment suspension. Agreement to lift the suspension was obtained before trial.
Trial counsel to one of the world's largest providers of wastewater management solutions in connection with a federal criminal jury trial on claims of tampering with a monitoring method. Part of trial team that secured an across-the-board acquittal.
Representation of clients in statutory and discretionary debarments for federal contract exclusion following CWA or CAA conviction, including negotiation and implementation of compliance agreements.
Represent major municipality in connection with EPA investigation of wastewater treatment plant operations.
Representation of national homebuilding and major civil engineering and construction clients regarding CWA stormwater compliance and enforcement matters before EPA and delegated states.
Representation of national homebuilding and major civil engineering and construction client in negotiation and implementation of federal consent agreement for alleged stormwater violations.
Representation of national homebuilding company in litigation resulting in termination of consent decree over objection by federal government.
Representation of civil engineering and construction client in CWA criminal grand jury investigation and parallel civil enforcement, including declination by government of all criminal charges.