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Allan Topol is a resident in the firm’s Washington office. While practicing law with Covington, he has written ten novels of international intrigue and numerous articles dealing with foreign policy issues in The Huffington Post, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Military.com.
Mr. Topol’s law practice has involved extensive civil and criminal litigation, with an emphasis on water, air and major hazardous waste enforcement cases, as well as international environmental law and toxic torts. He has also advised clients on many of these environmental issues assisting them in dealing with immediate problems as well as developing long term strategies.
In addition, Mr. Topol has represented clients in IP and commercial litigation, including patent infringement and contract cases. He was admitted to the U.S. Patent Office in 1971.
- Representation of several aerospace companies in the Stringfellow Superfund litigation in the District Court in California in which a very favorable result was obtained with the great majority of the costs being incurred by the State of California.
- Representation of several manufacturing companies in successful consent decree negotiations with the U.S. EPA and the State of California concerning the Casmalia Hazardous Waste Site and the Omega Hazardous Waste Site.
- Representation of a large chemical manufacturer in negotiation of a consent decree that resolved remedial as well as toxic tort issues with the U.S. EPA in a town in Alabama at which PCB exposure was significant.
- Representing an aerospace company in litigation with the U.S. EPA in the Eastern District of New York in which a summary judgment was obtained avoiding all liability.
Legal Publications
1992-present
Mr. Topol has co-authored legal publications such as "Superfund Law and Procedure" West Publishing Company (1992).
Novels
1978-2014
See author's website at www.allantopol.com.
- "The Argentine Triangle" SelectBooks (2014), Author
- "The Russian Endgame" SelectBooks (2013), Author
- "The Spanish Revenge" Vantage Point Books (2012), Author
- "The China Gambit" Vantage Point Books (2011), Author
- "Enemy Of My Enemy" Penguin (2005) Author
- "Conspiracy" Penguin (2004), Author
- "Dark Ambition" Penguin (2003), Author
- "Spy Dance" Penguin (2001), Author
- "A Woman of Valor" Morrow (1980), Author
- "Fourth of July War" Morrow (1978), Author
June 7, 2017, Global Policy Watch
Majority party coalitions can be hard to manage, but a functioning congressional majority requires both wings of the Republican Party to come together on tough votes to produce at least 218 votes in the House and (most often) 60 votes in the Senate. The conservative House Freedom Caucus has a reputation for “refusing to get...… Continue Reading
March 29, 2017, Global Policy Watch
Sebastian Vos, a Partner and co-chair of the firm’s global Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice, appeared on CNBC this morning (CET) to discuss Brexit and its implications. He outlined the likely timeline for the next two years and key players in the negotiations. Mr. Vos discussed the likely pressures, positioning and messaging around the...… Continue ...
May 10, 2016, Global Policy Watch
There is considerable turmoil in several Latin American countries including Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. To gain some insight into what lies ahead in our southern hemisphere and the likely impact on business in the area, Global Policy Watch (GPW) spoke with Dr. Arturo Valenzuela, former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs and ...
May 6, 2016, Global Policy Watch
The governing structure of the European Union is undoubtedly the most complex in the history of the world. In his new book, Leadership in the European Union, Jean De Ruyt has done an outstanding job of explaining the evolution of the EU institutions from 1963 to the present, as well as what they now can...… Continue Reading
February 26, 2015, Global Policy Watch
The House Judiciary Committee has held some 20 hearings in the last two years as part of its comprehensive review of the copyright laws. Its hearing scheduled for this afternoon will focus on the functions and resources of the U.S. Copyright Office. In an opinion piece that appears in The Hill today, Covington’s Howard Berman...… Continue Reading
February 6, 2015, Global Policy Watch
The legislative debate over patent legislation began again yesterday with the reintroduction of the Innovation Act by Chairman Goodlatte. In a piece that appeared in The Hill on February 5, Covington’s Aaron Cooper, formerly Chief Intellectual Property and Antitrust Counsel for Senator Leahy on the Senate Judiciary Committee, encourages “industry participants ...
January 22, 2015, Global Policy Watch
As the new year begins, numerous Latin American issues have moved to the center stage, including Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, and Cuba. To gain some insights into what lies ahead for our southern neighbors, Global Policy Watch (GPW) spoke with Dr. Arturo Valenzuela, former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. GPW: Dr. Valenzuela, ...
December 15, 2014, Global Policy Watch
The next few years will be difficult for Latin American countries. Low petroleum and commodity prices are adversely affecting the economies of the region. At the same time, there is increased pressure on the governments for economic and social reforms. Colombia, which has had a strong economy, recently passing Argentina as the third largest in...… Continue ...
December 3, 2014, Global Policy Watch
Iranian jets struck ISIL targets in Iraq, according to a senior U.S. defense official. What makes this report so bizarre is that it means the Iranians are working toward the same objective, destruction of ISIL, as their avowed enemy, the Great Satan, according to Iran’s Supreme Leader. Here is one more indication that companies doing...… Continue Reading
November 7, 2014, Global Policy Watch
GlobalPolicyWatch (GPW) interviewed former Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and former Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) about the election and its likely aftermath. GPW: Senator Kyl, what do you think the primary objectives will be of the Republican leadership in the new Congress? Senator Kyl: Both Senator McConnell and Congressman Boehner will want to return to the...… ...
October 17, 2014, Law360
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC, August 18, 2014 — Best Lawyers named Covington & Burling’s Stuart Eizenstat and Gregg Levy each a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” in international trade and sports law, respectively, citing their “abilities, professionalism and integrity.” Overall, Covington lawyers received 217 individual mentions in 58 areas of law in the newly released annual survey ...
US author Allan Topol talks to the Herald about his latest book, The Argentine Triangle
August 13, 2014, Buenos Aires Herald
Covington's Allan Topol talks to the Herald about his latest book, The Argentine Triangle. "Craig Page, CIA agent and lead character in Allan Topol’s novels, has taken his author all over the world. With Craig and his next adventure always in mind, Topol has travelled to China, Russia and Spain to see for himself the next setting for his character’s patriotic ...
10th Novel for DC Lawyer
April 20, 2014, Legal Bisnow
Covington's Allan Topol speaks with Legal Bisnow about his tenth novel, The Argentine Triangle.
August 27, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 196 individual mentions in 57 areas of law in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top U.S. lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as ...
September 7, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 184 individual mentions in 56 areas of law in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: ...
August 6, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 138 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
March 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2010 — Forty-five Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2010 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Washington based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. In addition, partners Deborah Garza and Robert Long have ...
August 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 131 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
September 29, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC, September 29, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 124 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
June 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 81 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in the newly released 2008 Chambers USA. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington ...
September 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 115 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The recipients are as follows: Administrative: E. Edward Bruce and ...
- Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers, Environment (2008; 2012)
- The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental (2011-2014)
- Legal 500 US, Environmental: Litigation (2012)
Industries
Education
Yale Law School, J.D.
- Order of the Coif (Graduated third in class)
Carnegie Mellon University, B.S.
- Member ODK honorary fraternity (Graduated third in class)
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. Supreme Court