Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental & Real Estate Legal Services
The Arnold Law Practice provides personalized legal representation to companies and private individuals, specializing in environmental law and real estate law. With decades of experience, we counsel clients on contracts, leases, insurance, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Our practice includes representing clients in litigation before regulatory agencies and courts, handling environmental due diligence, and resolving disputes related to contamination, air emissions, and property transactions. We focus on complex environmental issues under laws like the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Proposition 65, and CERCLA, while also addressing real estate matters such as title disputes, eminent domain, and brownfields redevelopment.Our principal attorney, James R. Arnold, brings extensive expertise from his career in government service and private practice, complemented by leadership roles in national and local bar associations. We serve clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, offering tailored solutions for environmental compliance, litigation, and transactional matters.
Services
Environmental Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Compliance Consulting
Brownfields Redevelopment
Regulatory Defense
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in environmental and real estate law.
- Our team represents clients in complex litigation under federal and state environmental statutes.
- We provide tailored compliance strategies for Proposition 65, CERCLA, and hazardous waste laws.
- Our principal attorney is recognized in Martindale-Hubbell and Who's Who Legal publications.
- We combine litigation expertise with transactional due diligence for comprehensive client solutions.
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent
- AVVO Rated Superb
- International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers
What people say
Expert legal guidance
Decades of experience
Successful case outcomes
Personalized approach
Services
Environmental Litigation
We represent clients in environmental litigation involving Proposition 65, Clean Water Act violations, and Superfund liability. Our practice includes defending against citizen suits, resolving cleanup cost disputes, and addressing contamination claims. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of federal and state environmental statutes and decades of courtroom experience.
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm advises on environmental due diligence for real estate transactions, including brownfields redevelopment and liability allocation. We draft contracts addressing contamination risks and negotiate insurance provisions. Clients receive strategic guidance on easements, title disputes, and regulatory compliance during property acquisitions and sales.
Compliance Consulting
We help businesses comply with California's complex environmental laws, including hazardous waste management and air quality regulations. Our services cover CEQA/NEPA reviews, pesticide compliance, and Proposition 65 product labeling. Clients gain practical solutions to avoid litigation and maintain operational continuity.
People
James R. Arnold
Principal Attorney
James Arnold is a seasoned environmental lawyer with 40+ years of experience. He previously worked with the U.S. Department of Justice and serves on ABA environmental committees. He specializes in litigation, transactions, and compliance for contaminated properties.
Questions
What areas of law does The Arnold Law Practice specialize in?
We focus on environmental law and real estate law, including litigation, compliance, and transactional matters related to contamination, regulatory issues, and property disputes.
How long has The Arnold Law Practice been in business?
The firm has operated since 1998, with principal attorney James Arnold practicing law since 1973.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area, including Lafayette and San Francisco, with clients across California and beyond.
What types of environmental cases do you handle?
We handle cases involving Proposition 65 compliance, Superfund liability, Clean Water Act violations, brownfields redevelopment, and disputes over contamination and cleanup costs.
