Arthur T. Donato, Jr. — A Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyer
Honest businesspeople and executives are invariably shocked to find themselves as criminal defendants in matters involving industrial groundwater contamination, air pollution or unaddressed notices from state or federal environmental authorities. For more information about criminal liability for violations of environmental laws, contact Art Donato.
Environmental crime: A crime that breaks environmental laws (either state, federal or international) and that has criminal liability.
Defense of Environmental Crimes
Attorney Arthur Donato defends individuals and businesses in cases involving environmental crimes:
- Toxic dumping
- Groundwater contamination
- Air pollution
- Improper disposal of toxic waste
- Fraud in environmental compliance documentation
Notice of Remediation
Failure to respond promptly to notifications of environmental problems can target a manufacturer or landfill operator for harsh treatment in the early stages of an enforcement proceeding. If the problem reaches the point where a formal notice of remediation is issued, and the alleged polluter does not completely satisfy all of the cleanup measures required, the enforcement action can then change from civil to criminal, and allegations of civil responsibility can turn into accusations of criminal culpability.
Criminal defense lawyer Art Donato advises businesses and individuals on how to deal with environmental problems. For additional information about toxic tort lawsuits, contact the Media, Pennsylvania, Law Offices of Arthur T. Donato, Jr.
