ENVIROLAW LLC
Maureen Bayer is a Portland Oregon based attorney practicing environmental law.
I have joined the law firm of Jordan Ramis as a shareholder attorney and am taking new clients there:
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PRACTICE AREAS
CONTAMINATED LAND
I guide landowners through what to do when they suspect their property may be contaminated. I can help determine if a spill needs to be reported, work with consultants to ensure proper documentation and cleanup, and recover costs from responsible parties.
Experience:
Experienced in all aspects of litigation, from complaint through discovery, trial, and appeal in state and federal court. Worked on the largest Superfund sites in the country, including Portland Harbor, Passaic River, Duwamish Canal, Newtown Creek, Fox River, and the Gowanus Canal.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Working with environmental regulators can be intimidating. Whether you’re preparing for an inspection, unsure of your compliance status, applying for a permit, or have received a notice of violation, I work with regulators on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.
Experience:
Obtained stormwater, wastewater, and air emissions permits. Negotiated settlements with regulatory agencies for alleged violations of environmental laws. Transferred permits to new entities following change in ownership. Counseled clients on a wide variety of issues concerning compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
When you're buying or selling a piece of property, understanding environmental risk is key to avoiding major issues down the road. I perform fast, thorough ASTM E1527-13 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments so that you can close your business transaction with peace of mind.
Experience:
Involved in hundreds of transactions, advising clients on the environmental risks identified during due diligence. Industries represented include chemical manufacturing, wood treating, food and beverage, technology, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and distribution, entertainment and hospitality, and waste management.
GET TO KNOW ME
Excellence at the Intersection of Science and Law
Growing up in the wilds of northern New England, I was always surrounded by nature. I spent my summers and weekends hiking weathered Appalachian mountains, canoeing lakes and rivers, and skiing every trail I could find. This led to my earning a degree in freshwater ecology and eventually to the study and practice of environmental law.Â
I use my unique background in environmental science and litigation in order to speak to both science and law. While environmental issues are often seen as a burden in business transactions, my philosophy is that environmental diligence is essential, does not need to stop the deal, and that there is nearly always a creative solution to capturing environmental liability.Â
My first case as an environmental litigator was representing the state of North Carolina at trial against the Tennessee Valley Authority for air pollution under a unique nuisance theory. A large part of my environmental litigation practice encompassed representing landowners in connection to contaminated property in CERCLA (superfund) litigation across the United States. My practice since evolved into providing environmental counsel on transactions across a wide variety of industries.
My experience includes five years at a global environmental consulting firm, where I conducted environmental due diligence for transactions for industrial and private equity clients. My experience also includes counseling clients on environmental regulatory issues concerning storm water permitting, solid and hazardous waste disposal, air permitting, and reporting contamination.
