Twice recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star, Duke McCall focuses his practice on environmental law and complex litigation. He represents clients in broad array of environmental and litigation matters, including claims of public and private nuisance, claims of “greenwashing,” contribution actions, enforcement proceedings, citizen suits, toxic torts, and regulatory matters under a variety of federal and state statutes, regulations, and common law theories. His practice includes litigation and regulatory matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund), Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and analogous state laws.
Duke has been recognized as a leader in the field of environmental law and environmental litigation by numerous organizations, including Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon Green 500, and The Legal 500.
Duke also assists clients with environmental due diligence, developing environmental compliance programs, conducting internal investigations relating to environmental matters, pursuing insurance coverage for environmental liabilities, and navigating issues at the intersection of environmental and bankruptcy laws. Additionally, he advises clients on the requirements of numerous environmental programs established under federal and state environmental laws and regulations, international environmental treaties, and foreign environmental laws and regulations.
Duke frequently speaks on environmental law matters, is the author of the “Clean Water Act Handbook,” the Clean Water Act chapter of the “Environmental Law Handbook,” and served on the editorial board of the Environmental Liability, Enforcement & Penalties Reporter. He previously clerked for Judge William W. Wilkins of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Judge William B. Traxler, Jr. of the US District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Environmental, Washington, DC (2025)
Recognized, BTI Client Service All-Star (2023, 2024)
Recognized, Leaders in Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Lawdragon Green 500 (2023)
Ranked, Environment, District of Columbia, Chambers USA (2021–2024)
Recommended, Industry focus: Environment: litigation, The Legal 500 US (2019, 2021–2024)
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Environmental, Law360 (2017, 2019)
Member, Environmental Editorial Advisory Board, Law360 (2016–2017, 2020)
Member, Editorial Board, Environmental Liability, Enforcement & Penalties Reporter
Member, American Bar Association