General Litigation and Environmental Law
About The Firm
Burhenn & Gest LLP is a partnership of two experienced Los Angeles lawyers, Howard Gest, a former Assistant United States Attorney, and David Burhenn, the former Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. We represent private and municipal clients in a variety of general and environmental litigation and regulatory matters. We specialize in water quality, air quality and contaminated property litigation, transactional and regulatory issues, as well as general federal and state litigation.
We are committed to excellence in service of our clients. We believe in strong communication and timely advice. We take into account each client’s unique needs and tailor our services accordingly. We are efficient and cost effective.
We know that environmental regulations can be complex and litigation can be taxing. With decades of experience in compliance, regulation, and litigation, we can help you navigate the environmental field and reach the best result.
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Federal and California state courts; commercial, contractual and other business disputes.
Environmental Litigation
Federal and state courts; CERCLA and cost recovery, water quality, regulatory challenges, contaminated property, writ proceedings, citizen suits, and appeals.
Environmental Law
Air quality, water quality, hazardous waste and toxic materials, environmental and land use compliance, administrative proceedings, and environmental business/transaction issues.