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Biography
As a nationally published author and former managing editor of an online legal research database, Chris's writing and research skills are among his greatest professional assets. His publications for the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) include: Hawkes v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Is a Wetlands Jurisdictional Determination Reviewable Under the Administrative Procedure Act?; A Tale of Two Rivers: An Analysis of Different Approaches to Proving Intent for CERCLA Arranger Liability; and Treatment of CERCLA Claims for Hazardous Waste Cleanup Costs in Bankruptcy.
Chris graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Albany Law School in 1994. Before pursuing his legal education, he earned a B.A. in religious studies from Hobart College, graduating cum laude in 1990 and making the Dean's List three consecutive years. In his free time, Chris is an avid volunteer in his community as a member of the Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals. He has also volunteered for San Francisco Baykeeper and is a member of the California Lawyers Association, Environmental Law Section.
Chris is admitted to practice law in California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Practice Areas
- Environmental Law
- Toxic Tort
Bar Admissions
- California
- Massachusetts
- New York
Professional Associations
- California Lawyers Association, Environmental Law Section, Member
Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
- J.D. - 1994
- Honors: cum laude
- Hobart College
- B.A. - 1990
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: Religious Studies
Published Works
- Hawkes v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Is a Wetlands Jurisdictional Determination Reviewable Under the Administrative Procedure Act?
- A Tale of Two Rivers: An Analysis of Different Approaches to Proving Intent for CERCLA Arranger Liability
- Treatment of CERCLA Claims for Hazardous Waste Cleanup Costs in Bankruptcy
Pro-Bono Activities
- Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, Member
- San Francisco Baykeeper, Volunteer
Past Employment
- New York State Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform, Associate Counsel