Environmental Law

Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of environmental compliance, permitting, and litigation.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Litigation.

Germer’s environmental law practice is dedicated to helping industrial, commercial, and governmental entities navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. We provide comprehensive counsel on matters involving environmental compliance, contested permit hearings, and enforcement proceedings before state and federal agencies. Our attorneys understand that protecting a client’s operational interests requires a mastery of both technical scientific data and evolving statutory frameworks.

The firm’s experience extends to high-stakes environmental litigation, including the defense of mass tort, toxic tort, and class action suits. We routinely assist clients with environmental audits, permitting approvals, and Superfund actions, as well as the technical oversight required for land and project development. Our litigators are deeply familiar with the procedural requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Beyond administrative advocacy, Germer provides the infrastructure necessary to manage the environmental aspects of large-scale corporate transactions. We offer specialized insight into the Texas Department of Health regulations and other regional regulatory bodies, ensuring our clients maintain compliance while mitigating litigation risk. By combining specialized regulatory knowledge with a trial-ready posture, we provide the steady hand needed to defend complex environmental interests across the state of Texas.

What We Handle

Key Capabilities

Class & Collective Actions

Representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare organizations in complex legal matters.

Commercial Disputes

Defending manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes product liability litigation.

General Tort Defense

Complex civil defense across state and federal courts throughout Texas and nationally.

Our People

Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Litigation.

Meet the experienced trial lawyers and legal professionals who advocate for our clients across Texas. Browse our team members below by title to connect with the right counsel for your matter.

Principals
Charles W. Goehringer, Jr. | Beaumont Office
James A. Tatem | Houston Office
Kate K. Leverett | Beaumont Office
Associates
Anna Seale | Beaumont Office

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