Legal Services for Piankatank River Waterfront Property Owners
The Piankatank River is located on the Middle Peninsula, between the Rappahannock and York rivers. History buffs know the river as the site of numerous Civil War battles. More recently, the Piankatank has been named one of several Chesapeake Bay tributaries to be targeted by state and federal authorities for large-scale efforts to restore the once-bountiful oyster population.
Our team's extensive knowledge of waterfront (riparian) property rights law, maritime and admiralty law, and environmental law has helped clients all across Virginia.
Examples of Our Work on the Piankatank River
CERCLA Environmental Litigation
Environmental litigation, including advocating for a shipyard owner in a dispute involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"). Under CERCLA, multi-million dollar clean up costs may be retroactively imposed for hazardous substances disposed of years ago, even if the disposal was done by a previous owner at a time when it was perfectly legal.
Maritime Equitable Easement Defense
Property disputes, including the defense of a claim for a maritime equitable easement asserted against a shipyard.
Industrial Oyster Operation Opposition
Appearing before the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and asserting claims at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of waterfront residential property owners who oppose construction of an industrial sized-oyster operation in scenic Milford Haven, the site of a Revolutionary War naval battle and a highly popular tourist destination.
Are you opposing an industrial oyster operation near your waterfront property?
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These represent just a few of the many instances in which Jim and his team have assisted clients on or near Virginia's waterways. If you have a legal issue pertaining to any Virginia waterway, we're here to help.
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