Environmental Law Practice

At The Law Firm of Robert D. Schmitter, LLC, we offer a wide range of environmental law compliance and technical assistance services.  The Firm's experience allows it to provide tailored legal solutions to help businesses of all sizes navigate the complex and ever-changing field of environmental law. With our in-depth knowledge of the law and vast experience in various industries, we are dedicated to helping our clients minimize risk, protect their interests, and achieve their goals.

The Firm offers:

• experience in contaminated property redevelopment including due diligence processes in accordance with industry practice and US EPA assessment regulations;
• experience in operations and management of asbestos-containing materials, underground storage tanks, lead-based paint, per- and polyflourinated alkyl substance (PFAS), and the emerging field of microplastics;
• experience with issues of sustainability including green product testing, building rating systems (such as LEED), and claims of greenwashing;
• regulatory and compliance counseling, and contract drafting, negotiation, and review;
• extensive experience with environmental consulting firms and governmental agencies.

Sustainbility Practice

The Firm’s Sustainability Practice focuses on sustainable manufacturing and sustainable products as these issues become a larger part of the move toward a more circular economy. The Firm provides legal and technical counsel to manufacturers, project specifiers, and consultants navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of industry standards and regulations. 

Industries served include:

Building Products                 Consumer Products

Adhesives                               Furniture/Furnishings

Paints and Coatings              Personal Care Products

Flooring                                   Packaging

Insulation                                Apparel/Textiles

Sealants                                   Cosmetics

Among the contaminants of concern in Building and Consumer Products:

· Phthalates

· Flame Retardants

· Volatile Organic Compounds

· Metals

· Microplastics

· Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

The Firm assists clients with aligning risk assessment and management with core business values. Regulatory compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s consumer product regulations, LEED and related building rating systems, and greenwashing claims using terms such as “natural”, “green”, and “all natural” under the Federal Trade Commission’s Advertising Green Guides.