Texas Toxic Tort Defense Attorneys - General

Environmental concerns, coupled with Americans' propensity to litigate, have led to a plethora of toxic tort litigation, sometimes filed prematurely, i.e., before causation can be established. At Mills Shirley L.L.P., we have been defending chemical corporations, businesses, companies, petrochemical companies, oil and gas companies, and other businesses where it is alleged that they have caused harm to the environment, for over 150 years. As toxic tort defense attorneys, located in East Texas (we have offices in Galveston, Houston, and San Antonio), we have represented clients throughout the Great State of Texas accused of causing environmental damage or injuring people. We provide chemical corporations, petrochemical companies, oil and gas companies, and other businesses with toxic tort defenses, including:

• Gas, Oil, and Chemical Spill Toxic Tort Defense
• Asbestos Litigation Toxic Tort Defense
• MTBE Litigation Toxic Tort Defense
• Pollution Liability Toxic Tort Defense
• Environmental Liability Toxic Tort Defense

If your business, company, or corporation has been sued for committing a toxic tort in the State of Texas, whether it is asbestos litigation in San Antonio, or a gasoline spill in Austin, contact a Texas toxic tort defense firm, who has attorneys that will defend your toxic tort claim like our ancestors defended the Alamo.

Galveston Toxic Tort Defense Attorneys - Petrochemical Litigation

Our history of successfully defending companies spans back to the 1840's, when we defended the Galveston Wharf Co. in the case the City of Galveston v. Mernard (1858). As Galveston toxic tort defense attorneys, we strive to continue building on that success, by successfully defending the petrochemical industry throughout Texas in toxic tort litigation. We are a full service defense firm, with lawyers and resources geared to timely respond to catastrophic chemical, gas, or oil accidents, including, regulatory disclosure, internal and external incident investigations, insurance claims, and case management, which all have a profound affect on the success of any toxic tort defense litigation. If your petrochemical company or corporation has had an accident, whether a small chemical spill or a complex hazardous waste lawsuit, contact the toxic tort defense attorneys who have been assisting the petrochemical companies for over 150 years. Put our expertise, background, skill, and knowledge in your corner.

Houston Toxic Tort Defense Attorneys - MTBE Litigation

Recently, MTBE litigation has become the trend in toxic torts. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is one of the common chemicals used to enhance gasoline's oxygen content, which is added to help meet federal air standards. MTBE is extremely water soluble, and can contaminate the ground waters if there is a gasoline leak or spill. Although there is no conclusive evidence that small amounts of MTBE can be harmful to humans, nevertheless, to date, there have been three lawsuits filed. One in North Carolina, one in Maine, and one in California, all alleging the gas, oil, and petrochemical companies, as well as their distributors, acted irresponsibly in using MTBE as an additive for gasoline (MTBE was a cleaner substitute for lead, and was approved by the EPA. If you are concerned about the prospect of being involved in MTBE litigation, contact the experienced Texas toxic tort defense lawyers at Mills Shirley L.L.P. to discuss your concerns.