Welcome to my web page. I am a solo attorney in the Philadelphia area. I have 31 years experience in environmental, and health and safety matters, as well as the real estate issues and litigation claims that arise from these matters. I am known for sound advice and skillful advocacy, but most of all as a problem solver. My hourly rates are lower than they were as a large firm partner nine years ago; but most importantly, I will get the job done cost effectively, with paralegal and additional counsel resources added only as necessary, and without an "entourage" of associates billing their time to you.

KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Brownfield Redevelopment
  • Acquisition of impacted property for redevelopment
  • Industrial site decommissioning and sale
  • Remediation Cost Allocation

  • Resolution of private cost recovery claims between current and past owners
  • Allocation of clean up cost claims by EPA or state agency
  • Negotiation and Appeal of Regulatory Permits

  • Negotiation of air, wastewater, stormwater and wetland permits
  • Appeal of permits to PA Environmental Hearing Board
  • EPA and State Superfund sites

  • Defense of alleged waste generators in litigation and allocation negotiation
  • Defense of PA HSCA cost recovery claim against site owner
  • Renewable Fuel

  • Startup project regulatory and permit issues
  • Advice and representation in EPA GHG-related rulemaking
  • Private Site Clean Ups

  • PA Act 2 remediation agreements
  • Underground storage tank remediation and state fund cost reimbursement claims
  • PCB compliance and remediation
  • Government Enforcement and Citizen Suits

  • Water, air and waste penalties
  • Orders seeking site remediation or pollution control upgrade

  • 2 Bala Plaza, Suite 300   Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004   Ph: 610-660-7790   Fx: 610-660-9084   mburack1@verizon.net
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