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Environmental Enforcement and Litigation

Allen Matkins is dedicated to providing clients with creative, pragmatic and cost-effective solutions to their challenges, whether it means providing proactive legal counsel, pursuing alternative dispute resolution or trying a case.

We work with clients in all facets of dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal).

Our trial lawyers have successfully tried hundreds of cases before a broad variety of forums, including state and federal courts, arbitrators, and judicial referees.

We work with clients in all facets of dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal).

Our trial lawyers have successfully tried hundreds of cases before a broad variety of forums, including state and federal courts, arbitrators, and judicial referees.

"Excellent combination of environmental and legal knowledge."

- General Counsel, Oil and Gas Company

EXPERIENCE

  • Policyholder. Represented policyholder in trial of claim for environmental coverage issued by Royal Insurance Company at contaminated industrial metal coatings site. Judgment entered in favor of policyholder.
  • Power Utility. Represented power utility involving the U.S., Mexico, California and other Colorado River Lower Basin states and public agencies over the lining of the All-American Canal on the U.S.-Mexico border on issues including federal environmental laws (NEPA, etc.), water law, and constitutional claims.
  • Power Utility. Represented power utility in defending allegations of CEQA violations in connection with agreement to transfer conserved Colorado River to Southern California coastal areas from the Imperial Valley.
  • Building Owner. Represented owner of redeveloped office building in resolution of claims by City and County and Air Quality Management District of alleged violation of ordinances and regulations governing removal, handling and disposal of asbestos containing material during and after demolition activities.
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  • CEQA, NEPA and Natural Resources Litigation

  • Cleanup Litigation

  • Governmental Enforcement Actions and Citizens Suits

  • Insurance Coverage

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

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How CEQA Reforms Address California's Housing Squeeze

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White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

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Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.25.25

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Allen Matkins Secures Major Federal Court Victory in High-Stakes Land Dispute

7.23.25

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CEQA Reform Legislation and the Impact of AB 130 and SB 131

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.18.25

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Project Applicants Can Now Pay for Expedited Federal Environmental Review Under NEPA

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.03.25

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8.08.25

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Summer 2025 Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson California CRE Forecast Reveals Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Costs are Stalling Over a Third of California CRE Projects

8.06.25

Legal Alert

White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers

8.06.25

Newsletter

California Environmental Law & Policy Update

8.01.25

Newsletter

Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.25.25

Picture of chess piece on chess board

Press, Media, & Articles

Allen Matkins Secures Major Federal Court Victory in High-Stakes Land Dispute

7.23.25

Event

CEQA Reform Legislation and the Impact of AB 130 and SB 131

7.23.25

Legal Alert

Bonus Depreciation Is Back! And Other Big Beautiful Taxes

7.22.25

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.18.25

Photo of mountains with trees and grass in the foreground

Legal Alert

Project Applicants Can Now Pay for Expedited Federal Environmental Review Under NEPA

7.16.25

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.11.25

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update

7.03.25

Press, Media, & Articles

How CEQA Reforms Address California's Housing Squeeze

7.03.25

Photo of mountains with trees and grass in the foreground

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Effective Immediately: CEQA Reform Legislation

7.02.25

Press, Media, & Articles

Daily Journal Recognizes Three Allen Matkins Partners as Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers

7.02.25

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