Today, many individuals and companies face complex issues of environmental law and compliance. Major federal legislation, including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, Superfund, and the National Policy Act intersect with state laws and regulations and can impact decisions ranging from power plant siting to development of land previously subject to contamination or in environmentally sensitive areas. The firm has an extensive history of involvement with these issues, including representation of clients before state and federal environmental agencies, and has had leading cases involving environmental law before both the NH Supreme Court, the federal courts of appeal, and also involving appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Backus has extensive experience in this field, including cases involving energy facilities, mold, and the application and interpretation of the Clean Water Act .