Wildfire Litigation
Wildfire litigation presents some of the most complex and high-exposure legal challenges in today’s landscape. Our Wildfire Litigation Defense Practice Group is at the forefront, representing defendants in some of the largest wildfire cases in the history of California, Texas, and beyond.
We have expertise managing and trying wildfire cases from initial investigation through trial or resolution. Our attorneys are equipped to assess liability, coordinate with forensic experts, and navigate mass tort claims involving thousands of plaintiffs. We bring a strategic, disciplined approach to every case.
Our Clients
We defend a wide range of clients, including:
- Vegetation Management companies
- Telecommunication companies
- Utility construction companies
- Public entities
Our Capabilities
Wildfire litigation is uniquely complex, requiring a deep understanding of both the utility industry’s regulatory framework and the scientific issues that drive these cases. Our attorneys have developed a reputation for delivering results by combining legal acumen with advanced technical insight. We routinely address matters involving:
- Fire origin and cause
- Fire behavior and progression analysis
- GIS mapping and remote sensing technologies
- Climatology
- Electrical engineering
- Public utility regulations
- State and federal regulations
- Inverse condemnation
- Real property, timber, and natural resource damage assessments
Representative Matters
As trusted advisors for our technical fluency, courtroom strength, and proven results in high-exposure, multi-jurisdictional litigation, we are committed to helping clients minimize risk, control costs, and resolve wildfire claims efficiently and effectively. We have represented clients in the following matters:
- McBride fire
- Bobcat fire
- Babb fire
- Getty fire
- October 2017 North Bay fires
- McKinley fire
- Bastrop County Complex fires
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