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Jonathan Martel

Jonathan Martel

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan Martel is Co-Chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice Group. His practice concentrates on air quality, climate change, environmental counseling, enforcement and litigation. He represents automotive, truck, engine, off-road equipment, chemical, petroleum, renewable fuels, electric utilities, consumer products, and other manufacturers in Clean Air Act regulatory, permitting, and enforcement, with a substantial focus on mobile source regulation and strategy. Mr. Martel served for three years at the Office of General Counsel of EPA, where he assisted in the implementation of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. He writes frequently about environmental, clean air, climate and administrative law.

Publications

Writes frequently about environmental, clean air, climate and administrative law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Martel has an excellent reputation for advising on climate change regulations. He represents electric utilities and companies in the consumer product and automotive industries in rulemakings, enforcement actions and litigated rule challenges.

Environment - District of Columbia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Martel is a specialist in the CAA with extensive experience across the full range of related regulatory matters and litigation. He is able to draw on prior government experience working within EPA.

Strengths

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  • Jonathan offers a deep level of understanding and expertise.

    Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan Martel is a really wonderful lawyer; he's well established and a trusted advisor.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan has world-class subject matter knowledge, communication and counselling skills.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is a clean air expert, he knows the act inside and out and is an exceptional environmental lawyer.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

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