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William S. Hatfield focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

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William S. Hatfield primarily serves clients in Newark, New Jersey.

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William S. Hatfield

Newark, NJ

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Environmental Litigation

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About William S. Hatfield

Mr. Hatfield focuses his practice on environmental counseling in complex regulatory and litigation matters, strategic planning, permitting and compliance, defense of state and federal enforcement matters, environmental health and safety audits, and due diligence in acquisitions and divestitures. He represents clients in an array of environmental matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the New Jersey Spill and Landfill Closure Acts. He works with environmental consultants and technical experts on the investigation and remediation of sediment sites and contaminated properties and has extensive experience helping clients navigate through complex disputes and transactions related to allocation of responsibility for cleanup and remedial activities. Mr. Hatfield has represented multiple parties in complicated hazardous waste site matters, and he sets strategy and leads the efforts in a number of joint defense groups. He has also represented clients in matters related to brownfields sites and redevelopment of underutilized and contaminated properties in several states.

In addition, Mr. Hatfield has extensive experience in environmental/permitting due diligence investigations for facilities and assists clients in determining the risks associated with acquiring assets and real property in New Jersey and New York. He has negotiated developer agreements and has assisted and advised clients in connection with environmental issues in contracts and leases related to remediation and permitting compliance issues.

As a lawyer with a master’s degree in the study of environmental law, Mr. Hatfield has considerable educational training and experience with environmental matters from both the technical and policy perspectives. He has significant litigation experience on complex environmental matters involving multiple parties and sites that have been impacted by different sources of contamination. He has trial experience in both the state and federal courts in New Jersey and has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution and negotiation of environmental liabilities among potentially responsible parties (PRPs).

Credentials

Education

Vermont Law School
J.D. · 1993
Vermont Law School
— · 1993
Brown University
B.A.

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

New York, State of N
ACTIVE
New Jersey, State of
ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Air Act
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Cleanup
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Crimes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Solid Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Environment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2026

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Newark, New Jersey 07102

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What areas of law does William S. Hatfield practice?
William S. Hatfield focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Where is William S. Hatfield located?
William S. Hatfield primarily serves clients in Newark, New Jersey.
Is William S. Hatfield a verified attorney?
William S. Hatfield's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with William S. Hatfield?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 973-596-4500.