Regnante, Sterio & Osborne LLP has extensive experience in matters relating to liability or potential liability resulting from the contamination of real property, compliance with regulatory requirements, defense of enforcement actions, litigation regarding the recovery of cleanup costs, insurance coverage for cleanup costs and property damage, and related issues such as the purchase, sale and financing of contaminated property. Clients include property owners, financial institutions, real estate developers, petroleum distributors and wholesalers, and retail service station owners.
- Regulatory compliance (MGL 21E and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan)
- Defending and bringing cost recovery and contribution actions for cleanup costs
- Insurance claims and coverage issues for cleanup costs
- Defense of Enforcement Actions brought by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Site assessment and remediation contracts
- Activity and Use Limitations
- Secured lender and fiduciary exemptions
- Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund (MGL 21J) reimbursement
