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We hear of countless environmental accidents and subsequent impacts of corporate carelessness all the time. Here at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea, we are prosecuting environmental claims against Monsanto, for its dangerous production and sale of RoundUp and among others, against Mountaire for its role in contaminated groundwater. The victims of environmental contamination need help from attorneys who are experienced in Environmental law.
WHY HIRE BMBFC
Our legal team has the experience to fight for the rights of victims exposed to environmental contamination. BMBFC will ensure that you receive the justice that you deserve.
Consult with an attorney who specifically handles environmental contamination cases to determine whether you are entitled to compensation. At BMBFC, we will research the specific facts of your case to determine whether the contamination was caused by a certain individual or corporation having violated the rules or regulations governing the environment.
In 2023, the Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law list recognized partners Chase Brockstedt, Phil Federico, and Brent Ceryes for their industry-leading work and the impactful results our team has obtained for our clients. Learn more here.
Press Release (June 8, 2021): NEW-INDY CONTAINERBOARD SUED FOR POISONING AIR AND WATER OF NEIGHBORS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTH CAROLINA
"CATAWBA, S.C. (June 8, 2021) – New-Indy Containerboard has been cutting environmental corners and releasing dangerous, noxious chemicals and pollutants into the air and inadequately treated wastewater to the Catawba River, according to a new federal lawsuit filed today. The company’s actions at its Catawba, S.C. paper mill is affecting the health and wellbeing of more than one million residents and workers in South Carolina and North Carolina." {See More..}
Contact UsPracticing Attorneys

Chase Brockstedt
Chase Brockstedt is the lead partner in the firm’s injury litigation department. He has dedicated his career to representing individuals who have been injured through no fault of their own and are seeking fair compensation. Chase has substantial experience in navigating the complicated world of insurance to ensure that his client’s medical bills and lost wages are paid on time and to recover damages for pain, suffering and permanent injuries.
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Philip Federico
Phil Federico specializes in mass tort/class action lawsuits and environmental law. He has been involved in historic and groundbreaking litigation with verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Phil also has extensive experience in personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare.
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Brian V. DeMott
Over the years, Brian DeMott has researched complex civil and criminal issues ranging from employment discrimination to post-conviction relief. As a Leadership Delaware Fellow, Mr. DeMott has gone through an intensive, year-long course in which he learned about issues facing the First State.
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CATHERINE M. CRAMER
Catherine is an experienced and accomplished litigator with a passion for helping others. Catherine is part of the firm’s Mass Tort & Environmental Litigation team and has assisted clients in class action litigation in obtaining favorable results to improve environmental conditions and health hazards in their communities as well as substantial compensation.
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Thomas P. Barnett
Thomas Barnett is an associate in the Business Law and Litigation departments. He represents businesses at all stages to achieve favorable outcomes whether it is formation, litigation, restructuring, or dissolution.
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BRENT CERYES
Brent Ceryes is a partner at BMBFC and has experience in environmental law personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare litigation. He served as counsel in the firm’s $123 million class action settlement in the Earl Bradley pedophile pediatrician case, and in the firm’s $190 million class action settlement with The Johns Hopkins Hospital arising out of the conduct of Nikita Levy, M.D., an obstetrician gynecologist who surreptitiously videotaped his patients during gynecologic examinations.
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MATTHEW P. LEGG
Matt assists in representing clients in a variety of mass tort and class action matters. He is currently involved in cases regarding individuals exposed to potential bloodborne pathogens in an ambulatory surgery center, dozens of public entities in litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and numerous school boards in lawsuits against vaping company JUUL.
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