Land Contamination

Results for Owners of Damaged Land

Big businesses should be held accountable when their negligence results in soil contamination or any other form of property contamination. At the law firm of Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson in Lake Charles, Louisiana, our attorneys have the experience to stand up to big businesses. These are strong opponents, but we have successfully taken them on before and we will continue to do so to provide justice for landowners.

The Issue of Leases

When land is leased to a big business, such as an oil company for the purpose of oil field operations, leases typically require that the land be returned to the owner in a certain condition. If, instead, the business contaminates the land and fails to clean up, they can be held accountable for the damage they have caused. This is what we do. A lease is not a permission slip to destroy property.

Pioneers of Land Contamination Claims

Attorney Michael Veron, partner at the law firm of Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson, pioneered land contamination litigation in this state. Not only did he take on Shell Oil Company at both trial and appellate levels to obtain a final judgment of $76 million for his clients, he wrote a book on the topic: Shell Game. Shell Game received enthusiastic reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal.

Learn more about the results we have obtained in land contamination cases.

Free Consultations in all Environmental Litigation Cases

Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay attorney's fees only if we are successful in getting compensation for you.

Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson, LLC
721 Kirby Street, P.O. Box 2125
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-310-1600
Toll Free: 877-300-8680
Fax: 337-310-1601
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