The question is whether an exception exists to the protection given the government against claims for negligence under the federal tort claims act....

You can go after the existing company that installed the tanks, but you would have to prove that the releases occurred while they owned the...

Do I need to sign a notice of inspection from an EPA officer?

Assuming this is the USEPA, it depends as to whether they can force an inspection or require the agreement of the homeowner. In areas where a...

Should I have a lawyer to represent me when I am being offered a settlement on a property damage case?

You are always best off having a lawyer negotiate a settlement agreement. In this case it should be a lawyer who understands wetlands law...

I attended Carver Military Academy, I graduated in 2006. I have a concern about the area where Carver Military Academy is locate

A quick google search does not turn up any known environmental problem at Carver. A lot of people die of cancer. It can often raise fears of some...

I am not a NJ lawyer, although I am an environmental lawyer. I am responding generally based only on the scant facts you present. Generally the...

Ill have my AA in Dec, what should I take for my BA. I want to b a environmental lawyer.

While a technical background, especially in chemistry or hydrogeology, is helpful for an environmental lawyer, it is not necessary. If English is...

Are there risks to me to submitting a formal complaint that is public regarding lake dredging without a permit to the Fl EPA?

Your neighbot may not appreciate it, but assuming you had nothing to do with the illegal activity it should not come back to bite you.

In Florida my neighbor without permission or permit dredged the lake. Will my property insurer act as plaintiff on my behalf?

Your property insurer will not likely represent you. However, you may be able to accomplish getting the situation returned to the way it was before...

Is there any law that can stop a neighbor, who has a permit to burn vegetation in a rural area, from letting it smoke (not burn)

I am not a Georgia lawyer but you would need to know the permit conditions that were made a part of his permit. If he is not violating any...