Paul T. Stewart

Representative Litigation

• Defense of plastics compounding company in one of the first site-specific PFAS cases in Michigan
• Defense of public utility in CERCLA litigation involving one of the largest Superfund sites in U.S. history (Lower Passaic River, New Jersey)
• Defense of landfill owner and operator in putative class action alleging PFAS contamination
• Defense of automotive manufacturers in numerous multi-state class actions alleging vehicle defects
• Defense of automotive suppliers against price fixing and bid rigging claims following the global investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices in the automotive industry

Investigations

Paul regularly leads complex investigations into the historical use of hazardous substances and the circumstances surrounding their potential release into the environment. Such experience includes a global investigation of PFAS use over many decades for a confidential client with operations throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Regulatory

Paul has provided urgent advice to clients in the midst of high-profile pollution emergencies, as well as ongoing advice to clients facing administrative orders for alleged imminent and substantial endangerment. Paul also routinely advises clients on how to manage environmental risks in transactions and operations.

Discovery

Paul has extensive experience planning, managing, and executing discovery projects of all sizes. As a member of Dykema’s Discovery Management & E-Discovery Group, he is at the forefront of best practices for managing and reviewing electronically-stored information.