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Nijman Franzetti, LLP is a women-owned environmental law boutique best known for environmental litigation/enforcement defense; permitting/compliance work; complex transactions; site remediation; and administrative proceedings. The firm's senior partners are highly regarded for their experience and reputation in environmental law. They each practiced for years at large Chicago law firms, serving as leaders in their respective environmental departments.
Ms. Nijman represents clients in environmental litigation/compliance, and all phases of CERCLA.
Ms. Franzetti is an experienced litigator who has successfully handled discharge variances/permit appeals/challenges under the Clean Water Act. She acts as group counsel in CERCLA matters at several sites.
Ms. Grayson serves as national environmental counsel addressing compliance, risk management, enforcement, and remediation.
Ms. Brice represents clients nationwide in environmental litigation/toxic tort disputes, with a focus on scientific issues.
Ms. Vidmar specializes in transactional matters and regulatory disputes, including Clean Air Act compliance and enforcement matters.
Partner Kristen Gale handles all aspects of environmental litigation and compliance counseling.
All of the partners handle environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, including Brownfields Redevelopment projects.
They are joined by three Of Counsel and one associate.
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Nijman Franzetti LLP is a high-caliber environmental boutique known for its deep knowledge of water, air and land-related issues. It calls upon a formidable pool of environmental litigators to handle a broad range of toxic tort and contamination claims, alongside notable experience defending governmental enforcement actions. The team is routinely retained by companies in the energy, waste management and chemical sectors.
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Nijman Franzetti represented Waste Management/ Waste Management of Ohio in CERCLA litigation in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
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Their attention to detail, client-centered approach and ability to solve problems stand out.
They are an excellent group and offer a comprehensive approach.
Nijman Franzetti are very innovative and very good at digging in on the litigation side.
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She is a fantastic lawyer, extremely responsive and very personable.
She has extensive expertise in Superfund area and has strong relationships in the industry. Her advocacy is on another level.
Lynn has a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly efficient with her time. She lays out the plan of action and knows which experts to call.
Jennifer has an understanding of the facts like no other; she is good at seeing the bigger picture and how it plays into what the company wants.
She is very smart, capable and level-headed.
She is extremely good at pushing forward her client's interests and very effective in guiding clients to the right outcome.
She has extensive experience in compliance and remediation matters. She is able to quickly sort through problems and provide easily understandable answers to complex questions.
Susan not only provides valuable insight into immediate challenges but also offers thoughtful guidance on next steps and helps us prepare for what lies ahead.
Her regulatory knowledge is unparalleled, and she is very results oriented and cost effective.
Jacqueline specializes in real estate transactional work but can do everything from soup to nuts. She is a fabulous lawyer.
She is detailed, smart and tenacious, she gets into the science of the matter.
Environment: Litigation
Environment: Litigation
Environment: Litigation
Environment: Litigation
Environment: Mainly Transactional
Environment: Mainly Transactional
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E Lynn Grayson
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View profile of Kristen L. GaleSusan E. Brice
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