Our Specialties

Environmental

Market-leading expertise in environmental and product liability valuation

Bates White’s experts evaluate the economic impact of environmental and product liability claims and provide analyses that give our clients strategic insights into the potential scope of the liability and related payment structures and provisions. Clients rely on Bates White for precise, tailored solutions across business, litigation, regulatory, insurance, and policy challenges related to environmental issues at federal, state, and local levels. Working with attorneys, litigators, and industry professionals, we provide support ranging from preliminary liability assessments to formal expert valuation reports and testimony. Our collaborative approach helps clients to both identify and understand key value drivers and improve their case strategy in complex environmental disputes.

Versatile environmental expertise

Bates White has decades of experience analyzing the value of varied environmental and product liability claims and assessing the associated impact of different payment structures and provisions. Our widely recognized work includes:

New and emerging environmental valuation topics, from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Climate change
Groundwater and aquifer contamination remediation valuations
Pesticide and herbicide run-off cost valuations
Workplace and residential safety and occupational exposure to various contaminants
Valuation and cost-sharing analysis in environmental multi-party matters, such as Environmental Protection Agency Superfund sites with multiple Potentially Responsible Parties
Evaluation of insurance coverage issues for environmental losses

Comprehensive support throughout litigation

We assist clients and their attorneys at every stage of environmental matters, from liability share attribution and expert testimony to insurance allocation and long-term risk analysis. Whether preparing formal expert reports, evaluating and rebutting opposing experts’ analyses, or conducting preliminary assessments, our rigorous approach ensures that findings are clear and actionable and will withstand scrutiny.

Unparalleled client experience

Delivering a high-quality experience is at the core of what we do. Our teams work closely with our clients and their counsel to not only analyze the data but also design practical strategies that address their needs. Our team is passionate about tackling tough, often unique challenges, and we take pride in creating thoughtful, effective solutions, building lasting relationships and helping our clients achieve real results.