I am not a California lawyer, so I am answering only generally. States and cities often allow a cleanup to drag on a long time. The government...

Do i need an environmental attorney?

You absolutely do need an environmental attorney. Neither the bank approval nor a missed issue by your consultant save you. Current owners are...

My friend's dad harvested more than 2x over limited clams.

Your friend's dad should hire a lawyer in his area that practices natural resources law or fish and wildlife law. Shell...

What is the requirement for disclosure of pesticides being used in a community of townhouses

It probably is unless it violates some requirement of your community rules. Shell Bleiweiss http://www.shell-bleiweiss.com

The EPA would like to inspect my place of business (which is a small office in my house), I'm a chemical broker.

You haven't told us enough about your business, but the general rule is that EPA has the right to inspect a business activity if a permit is ...

Buyer (purchase was 1997) is sueing previous owner for haz materials on property.

If you think that there remain hazardous materials on the property from the previous owner that either violate the law or constitute a breach of...

Can I set fire to a large patch of land without buildings, e.g. a car park? (relevant H&S conditions?)

I would check with your local fire department.

DEVON OIL COMPANY: I am trying to find a lawyer to help my grandmother with oil & mineral rights

How much do they say she is owed? Does she have a lease with Devon Oil? Once I know more information I can probably find you someone in Wyoming...

How can I get the town EPC to proceed to bring a case to be reviewed at an EPC meeting & fine offender?

You do not say where you are located and probably should consult a local environmental attorney. In general, local government has broad discretion...

Illinois and the federal government do not ban open fires in the context you are talking about. I don't know whether Palatine does, apparently not...