Lawyer Christopher L. Bell, graduated from
Michigan State University, Class of 1981, B.A. University of Michigan Law School, Class of 1985, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, is now employed by Greenberg Traurig, LLP at
2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20037.
While being a member of
Professional & Community Involvement, Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Christopher L. Bell is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Christopher L. Bell as your lawyer, you should consider whether Christopher L. Bell offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Christopher L. Bell has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Christopher L. Bell's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Christopher L. Bell has been admitted in 1985, Michigan; 1988, District of Columbia; 2008, Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Environmental, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation, Energy & Natural Resources, Nanotechnology, Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Retail, Energy Transactions, Carbon Capture & Sequestration, Environmental, Social & Governance, Energy Project Finance & Development.
Christopher L. Bell's college and law school education includes Michigan State University, Class of 1981, B.A., University of Michigan Law School, Class of 1985, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases:
Experience: Environmental Enforcement and Litigation: Defending a railroad in an EPA enforcement case arising from the derailment of a train transporting crude oil, as well as in related citizen suits brought under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Control Act. Represented a manufacturing company in a criminal Clean Air Act investigation the government declined to bring charges. Defended a railroad in a criminal Clean Water Act case arising from a release of chemicals the court dismissed the charges on preemption grounds prior to trial. Defending an energy company in a Clean Air Act enforcement case being brought regarding emissions from its upstream operations. Represented a multiple-facility resolve combined criminal and civil enforcement claims under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, including negotiating probation and debarment agreements and advising the company on implementing and complying with those agreements. Defended companies in Department of Energy enforcement actions involving allegations of violations of energy efficiency standards. Defended power generation clients in Represented several power generating facilities in Clean Air Act new source review enforcement cases. Represented clients in numerous enforcement actions involving allegations of the improper use, storage and disposal of PCBs. Defended a railroad in a toxic tort suit alleging damages from coal dust released from railcars case dismissed on preemption gr. You should contact other
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