Environmental 

Representative Experience

Defended gasoline retail businesses in Ohio EPA administrative enforcement actions involving alleged violations relating to the operation of Stage II vapor control systems.

Defended a scrap metal company in a US EPA administrative enforcement action under Title VI of the Clean Air Act involving alleged violations of requirements relating to the safe disposal of refrigerants.

Defended an owner of a school building in a US EPA administrative enforcement action under TSCA involving alleged violations of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Defended an animal feeding operation in an Ohio EPA administrative enforcement action involving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

Defended a corporation in a Federal Aviation administration enforcement action involving alleged violations of hazardous material transportation requirements.

Represented a manufacturer decommissioning a facility formerly licensed to handle radioactive materials under program administered by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Protection.

Defended a developer in a US EPA administrative enforcement action for alleged filling of stream and wetlands without a Section 404 Permit.

Defended landowners in a US EPA administrative enforcement action alleging liability
under CERCLA.

Represented a water and sewer district in a dispute with a municipality over drinking water service area conflict.

Counsel clients on compliance with Atomic Energy Act requirements for the licensing of a byproduct material.

Routinely represent buyers and sellers in transactions involving real estate with environmental contamination and/or regulatory compliance issues.

Assist clients in performing environmental law compliance audits.

Counseled clients in applying for and receiving Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF) and Clean Ohio Assessment Fund (COAF) grants.

Counseled clients in applying for and receiving federal and state grants for renewable
energy development.