Environmental and toxic tort cases present unique challenges to businesses and insurers. The early settlement of a case can result in mass filings by similarly situated plaintiffs. Conversely, protracted litigation can cost a client large sums of money in defense costs with no real benefits achieved. The attorneys of Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, L.L.C. have the experience to properly evaluate a case in its earliest stages and provide the client with the proper advice to achieve the best possible result. Our litigation experience and reputation in this area of law often result in a favorable early resolution of a case through settlement or motion practice. Some cases cannot be settled, and our attorneys have the training and trial experience to achieve the best possible result before a jury. We understand conflicts of interest, and we always act only in the best interests of the client our firm represents in a particular case.

The attorneys of GYF&M have litigated environmental and toxic tort cases involving asbestos, silica, grain dust, benzene, PCE’s, toxic mold, lead and aluminum dust, among other chemicals and dusts. Our attorneys have also represented defendants in “legacy claims” concerning oilfield pollution, NORM litigation, refinery litigation, and waste pit litigation. Our clients have been large and small shipyards, refineries, environmental safety officers, landowners, transporters, and product manufacturers and sellers.

Regardless of the size of the case or the type of exposure, the attorneys of GYLF&M have the litigation experience to achieve the best possible result for the client in a cost-efficient manner. Contact Lyon H. Garrison in our Louisiana office or Scott P. Yount in our Florida office.