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Real Property Defects & Hazardous Materials Problems

Construction Defects, Non-Disclosure Accusations Toxic and Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste on property can be a disaster.  Careful advice and planning is necessary to avoid or minimize the chances of financial ruin or criminal liability.  The attorneys at the McGahey & McGahey law firm can give you the information you need to investigate and find out if any hazardous materials exist on the property involved, then help you decide how to proceed if you have a potential or actual problem in this area.  If necessary, we can assist you in all aspects of your problem from regulatory problems through litigation. 

Harry McGahey is an experienced attorney in the environmental toxic tort, hazardous waste, hazardous materials and real estate construction defect area.  He is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker, and holds a Professional Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management from the University of California, San Diego Extension Program. (1987) He has extensive experience in all aspects of hazardous waste and real estate law, handling complex litigation in this area.  He was the lead plaintiff's attorney in the case of Zands v. Nelson, a Federal Court case which forged a new remedy at the time for property owners needing a remedy under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).

McGahey & McGahey, APC
Telephone:  (619) 544-9666
           E-mail:  harrymcgahey@att.net
       

Key Benefits

  • An experienced attorney will consult with you.
  • Confidentiality 
  • Alternatives will be discussed and you will have a plan of how best to proceed. 

A Sample of Some of the Areas Covered:

Goals of the Client

Insurance

Owners Liability

Tenant's Liability

Adjacent Property Liability

State and Federal Statutes

Government agencies

Employing an Expert

Environmental Audits

Techniques for Risk Allocation

 


Off Site Links that may be helpful to you:

United States Environmental Protection Agency

California State Water Resources Control Board

San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board 

San Diego Department of Environmental Health

California Courts Online Self Help Center

 
McGahey & McGahey, APC
   Telephone: (619) 544-9666      E-mail: harrymcgahey@att.net