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Professional Summary

Environmental lawyer with 10+ years experience representing environmental advocacy groups in citizen suit claims seeking damages and injunctive relief under the federal Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Specialist in facilitating aggressive enforcement of environmental protection statutes and assisting plaintiffs to seek maximum recovery for personal injury, property damage, and medical monitoring based on exposure to hazardous substances. Member of Environmental Law Institute and have obtained advantageous settlements in 90%+ of cases. Looking to leverage my expertise as environmental attorney with Debevoise & Plimpton.

Law License

Bar Association

Member in good standing of the Kentucky Bar Association

Professional Experience

Attorney

Grotefeld & Denenberg LLC, Louisville, KY

Aug 2012–Present

  • Defended high profile corporate client against alleged breach of Kentucky Clean Air Regulations, achieving successful outcome in highly publicized trial. Won settlement for client in subsequent civil action.
  • Achieved advantageous pre-trial settlement in 95% of class action toxic tort cases where plaintiffs sought recovery for personal injury.
  • Maintained annual average of 2000 billable hours.

Junior Attorney

Convertino & Assoc, Owensboro, KY

ANov 2008–Aug 2012

  • Defended high profile corporate client against alleged breach of Kentucky Clean Air Regulations, achieving successful outcome in highly publicized trial. Won settlement for client in subsequent civil action.
  • Achieved advantageous pre-trial settlement in 95% of class action toxic tort cases where plaintiffs sought recovery for personal injury.
  • Maintained annual average of 2000 billable hours.