SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Napoli, a partner at Napoli Shkolnik, has been named one of the 2024 Law360 Environmental MVPs, recognizing his exceptional contributions to environmental litigation. This prestigious accolade highlights Napoli's successful negotiations in the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL) over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) resulting from the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).
As Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the MDL, Paul has been instrumental in the $15+ billion in settlements that are expected to provide compensation to Public Water Systems across the country that are grappling with PFAS, commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, contamination in their drinking water supplies.
“These settlements underscore our continued commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that communities across the country have access to clean water. It also sends a clear message that companies who manufactured PFAS or products that contained PFAS will be held accountable for the harm they have caused to the environment and individuals exposed to these toxic chemicals. Although this settlement represents another major victory for those impacted by PFAS, there is still a lot more to be done. Our team remains dedicated to seeking justice for the individuals and communities injured by the pervasive PFAS contamination that exists in this country,” he said.
Napoli’s commitment to advocating for communities affected by pollution has only grown as public awareness of environmental issues has increased. Recently the NYU Law Environmental Justice Laboratory (EJL) was established through a generous gift from Paul and his wife Marie. Partnering with affected communities, the EJL seeks to dismantle long-standing environmental racism and build a fair, decarbonized world.
Paul Napoli holds an L.L.M. in Environmental Law from Lewis and Clark Law School. He received his J.D. degree from St. John’s University School of Law, and his BS from Fordham University.
The Law360 MVP recognition is awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding performance in high-stakes litigation and complex legal matters over the past year. Napoli's achievements were selected from nearly 900 submissions reviewed by Law360 editors.
About Napoli Shkolnik
Powerhouse national law firm Napoli Shkolnik has garnered acclaim for its client-centric approach in delivering justice for the survivors and victims of injuries and wrongs in high-profile litigations.
The firm possesses resources and geographic reach necessary to adeptly tackle challenging cases, securing favorable outcomes for its clientele, which exceeds $20 billion to date, in the areas of civil rights, mass tort litigation, environmental cases, and more.
