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HODGE DWYER ZEMAN
is believed to be the
only downstate Illinois law firm with a practice devoted
to environmental law. The goal of the firm is
to assist clients in attaining and maintaining compliance
with the increasingly complex maze of environmental
laws and regulations. HODGE DWYER
ZEMAN represents clients in compliance counseling
and regulatory matters, as well as in litigation before
state and federal courts and agencies. HODGE
DWYER ZEMAN helps its clients by gaining a thorough
understanding of their situations, assisting in
developing goals for resolving whatever issues they
face, and applying its attorneys' experience, skill and
creativity to reach those goals.
Established in 1991 as HODGE & DWYER, the firm's location in the state capital provides ready accessibility to the offices of environmental regulators and state legislators. The firm's attorneys are knowledgeable in the operations of state and federal environmental agencies. Further, the firm actively represents the regulated community in the development of environmental legislation and regulations, including in proceedings before the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Firm partners are registered lobbyists, enabling direct participation in the drafting and negotiation of the state's laws, regulations and policy with lawmakers and agency administrators. HODGE DWYER ZEMAN is skilled in matters concerning the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know Act (EPCRA), Clean Air Act and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. The firm also has extensive experience in issues concerning the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The broad range of environmental regulatory services provided by HODGE DWYER ZEMAN includes permitting in all phases of air, land and water issues. The firm advises as to solid waste, hazardous waste and wastewater management as well as underground and aboveground storage tank matters. The firm is also active in siting of landfills and other pollution control facilities, in matters concerning livestock facilities, and in matters relating to the transportation of hazardous materials. HODGE DWYER ZEMAN conducts compliance assessments and planning for new regulations and prepares stakeholder comments in rulemaking proceedings. The firm assists in compliance audits for all environmental media and workplace safety issues. HODGE DWYER ZEMAN routinely counsels its clients regarding environmental issues that arise in property and asset transactions. This includes Phase I and II investigations, drafting and negotiation of contractual provisions and consultation as to site remediation. The firm also assists companies in emissions trading matters, including negotiating trades, preparing trade agreements and securing necessary regulatory approval. The firm's attorneys practice extensively before administrative tribunals, state and federal trial courts and state and federal appellate courts. HODGE DWYER ZEMAN provides vigorous advocacy in enforcement defense, litigation of private claims based on environmental issues and proceedings for regulatory relief. Clients of HODGE DWYER ZEMAN include small and large industrial companies, agricultural cooperatives, municipalities, individuals and business associations. The firm utilizes its comprehensive experience to assist its clients in a variety of complex environmental and safety matters. copyright � 2002-2008 HODGE DWYER ZEMAN, Attorneys at Law. All Rights Reserved. 
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