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Peter S. Modlin
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Biography
Locations
Education
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Harvard University, graduated 1990
- Princeton University, BA
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Environmental, San Francisco (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
News & Media
Additional Information
- Representative Matters
- Defending claims arising from industrial accident, including wrongful death lawsuit, appeal of OSHA citation and criminal investigation.
- Representing company in connection with multi-facility Clean Air Act enforcement actions.
- Defending Fortune 50 company in precedent-setting natural resource damage lawsuit.
- Defending pharmaceutical company in product liability claims arising from adverse drug reactions.
- Handling numerous product liability claims involving MTBE, asbestos, pigments, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and pesticides.
- Managing defense of 500+ plaintiff toxic tort claims by former workers at industrial plant in Asia.
- Prosecuting and defending environmental indemnity claims on behalf of a variety of corporations.
- Representing successful bidder in negotiation of environmental agreements in connection with 50-year concession to operate major port.
- Representing national retailer in disabled access and employment litigation and counseling.
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