Litigation - Environmental
J. Chad Mitchell
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic. Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals. He joined Summit Law Group from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago.
Overview
- Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1998
- Eastern Oregon University, BS, graduated 1995
- Washington, United States
- Illinois, United States
- Boy Scouts of America - Volunteer Leader
- City of Richland Housing & Community Development - Advisory Committee
- Richland School District - School Safety Committee
- Washington, United States
- Illinois, United States
- Boy Scouts of America - Volunteer Leader
- City of Richland Housing & Community Development - Advisory Committee
- Richland School District - School Safety Committee
- Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1998
- Eastern Oregon University, BS, graduated 1995
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Environmental, Seattle (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Environmental
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Awards:
- Named a “Rising Star” (under 40) by Super Lawyers
- Order of the Coif
- Avvo Rating Superb
- Brigham Young University Faculty of Law Award for Meritorious Achievements and Distinguished Service
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- International Engagements
Defending Taiwanese company in $80 million toxic tort class-action lawsuit, the first of its kind in Taiwan.
Defended Greek company in $85 million International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration in London regarding privatization of satellite imaging.
Represented one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household products in a post-closing purchase price adjustment before a German arbitral tribunal (ICC).
Represented auto-industry OEM in post-closing purchase price adjustment dispute against French company in ICC arbitration seated in Toronto.
Represented client in challenges and response to cleanup orders from Taiwan’s regulators and oversight of cleanup of former manufacturing facility in Taiwan.
Drafting and negotiating arbitration provisions in commercial agreements.
Advising on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Defended Greek company in $85 million International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration in London regarding privatization of satellite imaging.
Represented one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household products in a post-closing purchase price adjustment before a German arbitral tribunal (ICC).
Represented auto-industry OEM in post-closing purchase price adjustment dispute against French company in ICC arbitration seated in Toronto.
Represented client in challenges and response to cleanup orders from Taiwan’s regulators and oversight of cleanup of former manufacturing facility in Taiwan.
Drafting and negotiating arbitration provisions in commercial agreements.
Advising on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
- Domestic Engagements
EFT Holdings, Inc., et al. v. Meifu Development Co., Ltd., et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court): Represented two foreign defendants who challenged the court's jurisdiction and also moved to have the case tried in Taiwan per forum non-conveniens. After filing those pleadings, the case was dismissed by plaintiffs who sought approximately $22 million in damages.
Plymouth Grain Terminals, LLC, et al. v. Lansing Grain Company, LLC, et al. (E.D. Wash.): Two-week jury trial that settled mid-trial. Represented defendants in a multi-million dollar breach of contract action regarding corn merchandising.
EnergySolutions, LLC v. ABW Technologies, Inc. (Benton Co. Superior Court, Wash.): Representing EnergySolutions in contract dispute involving fabrication of gloveboxes for remediation of Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Heckler and Koch, Inc. v. Precision Airsoft, Inc. (E.D. Wash.): Represented plaintiff in trademark and trade dress dispute, which was favorably settled.
Numbers Licensing, LLC v. bVisual USA, Inc. (E.D. Wash.): Defeated motion for preliminary injunction (reported at 643 F. Supp. 2d 1245) and successfully settled matter for defendants.
Winthrop Construction Inc. v. Terra Blanca Vintners, Inc. (Wash.): Using streamlined arbitration proceeding, obtained favorable award for plaintiff, including nearly $250,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs.
Plymouth Grain Terminals, LLC, et al. v. Lansing Grain Company, LLC, et al. (E.D. Wash.): Two-week jury trial that settled mid-trial. Represented defendants in a multi-million dollar breach of contract action regarding corn merchandising.
EnergySolutions, LLC v. ABW Technologies, Inc. (Benton Co. Superior Court, Wash.): Representing EnergySolutions in contract dispute involving fabrication of gloveboxes for remediation of Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Heckler and Koch, Inc. v. Precision Airsoft, Inc. (E.D. Wash.): Represented plaintiff in trademark and trade dress dispute, which was favorably settled.
Numbers Licensing, LLC v. bVisual USA, Inc. (E.D. Wash.): Defeated motion for preliminary injunction (reported at 643 F. Supp. 2d 1245) and successfully settled matter for defendants.
Winthrop Construction Inc. v. Terra Blanca Vintners, Inc. (Wash.): Using streamlined arbitration proceeding, obtained favorable award for plaintiff, including nearly $250,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Environmental Matters
Advised client on response to cleanup orders from Taiwan’s regulators (EPA and EPB) and remediation of former manufacturing facility in Taiwan.
W.R. Grace & Co. v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. (W.D. Mich.): Successfully obtained summary judgment for plaintiff seeking contribution for responding to an EPA emergency administrative order under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Represented client in federal (C.D. Ill.) and state (Ill.) cost recovery lawsuits and federal grand jury investigation (C.D. Ill.) in connection with environmental incident resulting in a fish kill.
Represented multiple clients in connection with CERCLA actions and environmental regulatory matters.
W.R. Grace & Co. v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. (W.D. Mich.): Successfully obtained summary judgment for plaintiff seeking contribution for responding to an EPA emergency administrative order under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Represented client in federal (C.D. Ill.) and state (Ill.) cost recovery lawsuits and federal grand jury investigation (C.D. Ill.) in connection with environmental incident resulting in a fish kill.
Represented multiple clients in connection with CERCLA actions and environmental regulatory matters.
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