Paul J. Napoli is a nationally recognized environmental mass tort litigator known for leading major cases like the Flint Water Crisis litigation and the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) multi-district litigation.  He is well-known for his ability to oversee large-scale complex cases; notably in the AFFF MDL where Paul played an instrumental role in the settlement negotiations, which have resulted in over $15 billion in settlements to date for America's public water systems grappling with PFAS contamination in their drinking water supplies.  

Marie Napoli is a nationally respected trial attorney with over 30 years of experience in mass torts, personal injury, and environmental litigation. She is a key force behind many of the firm’s landmark settlements, including in the New York Opioid Jury Trial and the World Trade Center Litigation. A strong advocate for environmental justice, Marie and Paul established the NYU Law Environmental Justice Laboratory (EJL), which will work with partners, including impacted communities, to address longstanding environmental racism and build a just, decarbonized future.

Hunter J. Shkolnik is a nationally recognized trial lawyer known for leading discovery and trial teams in some of the nation’s most significant mass tort litigations, including environmental, pharmaceutical, and medical device cases. He has played a pivotal role on settlement committees in landmark cases such as the Johnson & Johnson Talc/Red River Bankruptcy, the National and New York State Opioid Litigations, the Kidde AFFF Bankruptcy, and the Flint Water Litigation.

Andrew W. Croner is a firm partner and heads Napoli Shkolnik’s Environmental department. His practice focuses on representing clients who have been harmed by environmental contaminants, including public and private water suppliers that have been forced to incur remediation and treatment costs due to the presence of such contaminants in their water systems.

He currently represents hundreds of clients in lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), a fire suppression agent used for decades by the military and civilian airports and fire departments that has contaminated water systems across the country with toxic PFAS chemicals.

Coral Odiot-Rivera is an experienced environmental and mass tort litigator who leads high-impact litigation on behalf of individuals and communities exposed to PFAS, lead, microplastics, and other hazardous substances affecting air, soil, and water. She plays a pivotal role in the landmark Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) multi-district litigation, which has resulted in multi-billion-dollar settlements with corporate polluters including 3M, DuPont, Tyco, and BASF. Ms. Odiot-Rivera also helped file one of the first PFAS lawsuits in Europe, representing the Dutch Fishermen’s Association in a groundbreaking litigation against 3M for contamination of the Scheldt River.

Chris Schnieders is an accomplished civil litigator, nationally recognized for his expertise in environmental litigation, professional liability, and personal injury cases. He has played a pivotal role in landmark Roundup litigation, representing the National Black Farmers Association in a lawsuit against Monsanto, filing additional claims on behalf of individuals nationwide. Mr. Schnieders also represents a group of Texas farmers in Johnson County who allege their farmland was contaminated with harmful PFAS chemicals from biosolids distributed by Synagro, a case that continues to draw national attention.

Verónica N. Vázquez is a dedicated Senior Associate with exceptional expertise in environmental complex litigation. A top-tier legal mind, she is known for her meticulous approach, technical proficiency, and deep commitment to justice. Verónica’s passion for addressing environmental challenges makes her an invaluable asset to both her clients and colleagues.

As a key member of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation team, Verónica plays a pivotal role in representing public water systems nationwide in the fight against PFAS contamination, contributing meaningfully to one of the most critical environmental issues of our time.

Sean P. Murphy is a skilled trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor with more than a decade of experience in complex litigation. At Napoli Shkolnik, he focuses on environmental law, representing clients in high-stakes cases under CERCLA and other federal and state frameworks. Mr. Murphy has worked alongside regulators, scientists, and communities across the country and internationally to hold polluters accountable, including on behalf of public and private water suppliers facing significant remediation and treatment costs caused by toxic contaminants.

Hank leads Napoli Shkolnik’s efforts advising clients and working with water districts, municipalities, counties and other entities whose water supplies have been negatively impacted by the use of perfluoroctanoic acid and peflouroctane sulfate by airports, military bases and local industries.

He served close to three decades in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a Justice of the Massachusetts District Court and is also is a veteran of multiple tours and missions with the US Army in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and elsewhere in the Global War on Terror. He has worked for years with veterans’ groups on the local, state and national level. 

Sam Wade is a nationally respected leader in rural water management with over 50 years of service advancing safe, sustainable water access. A former CEO of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), he led the expansion of training and technical assistance programs, secured critical funding for underserved communities, and pursued legal action against PFAS manufacturers. Since 2020, he has continued this mission as a Water Consultant at Napoli Shkolnik, championing rural America’s water systems and public health.

Dr. Zulimar Burgos shares how medical insight plays a powerful role in building stronger environmental cases. With years of experience connecting toxic exposures to patterns of illness, Zulimar explains how the firm’s integrated medical-legal approach helps clients uncover the true source of their diagnoses and turn that knowledge into justice. From lead poisoning and asbestos to PFAS exposure, she highlights the very real, often devastating impact of environmental harm on families and communities — especially those most vulnerable.