Matthew C. Brewer

MATTHEW BREWER counsels clients on a variety of environmental regulatory, litigation, and transactional issues, and has broad experience with matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); and related environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act; Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act; and Endangered Species Act.

Matthew received his B.A. in biology (marine biology) and his Ph.D. in biology (freshwater ecology) and, with this strong science background, has a deep understanding of technical aspects of environmental issues, often working with experts to effectively present complex technical arguments in both regulatory and litigation settings.

Matthew has represented the following matters:

• The developer of the United States’ first multibillion-dollar utility-scale offshore wind project in litigation and project permitting matters.
• Clients in EPA investigations involving the importation of regulated pesticides and compliance with pesticide establishment requirements.
• Retail and technology clients on legal and regulatory considerations related to generative AI and agentic AI tools.
• Clients on the use and integration of AI tools to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Companies in EPA enforcement proceedings involving the distribution and sale of pesticide products, including in connection with FIFRA information requests and Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders.
• Companies in negotiating favorable resolutions of EPA enforcement actions under FIFRA involving alleged sales of unregistered pesticides and product labeling issues, including misbranding.
• Clients on compliance with TSCA and state chemical regulations, as well as related tort litigation involving consumer products.
• A battery company on EPA TSCA import requirements and restrictions applicable to critical battery components in the U.S. battery industry.

• Potomac Riverkeeper Network in environmental enforcement matters, including a federal settlement requiring remediation of coal tar contamination and the cessation of longstanding discharges into the Potomac River.
• Potomac Riverkeeper Network in Clean Water Act litigation involving a Maryland wastewater treatment plant.
• Applicants for asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office, federal immigration court, and D.C. Superior Court.