Holland & Hart Expands Air Quality Expertise With Hire of Garry Kaufman
DENVER, Colo (PRWEB) September 23, 2014 -- Garry Kaufman has joined Holland & Hart LLP as Of Counsel in the firm’s Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources practice, bringing significant air quality experience and expertise to the firm.
Kaufman’s practice focuses on Clean Air matters, advising clients in a wide variety of industries regarding air quality policy, rule development, permitting requirements, administrative enforcement actions and appeals, and litigation at both the state and federal levels.
With his extensive experience in state air quality policy development and implementation, Kaufman is uniquely positioned to help clients strategically plan and protect the operation and growth of their businesses.
In addition to his comprehensive knowledge, clients also benefit from Kaufman’s relationships with a broad array of public and private stakeholders including representatives of the oil and gas and mining industries, federal land managers, environmental groups, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and additional state and federal agencies.
Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Kaufman served over 11 years with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division as Deputy Division Director, Program Director of the Mobiles Sources Program (emissions from motor vehicles), Legal Administrator, and Advisor to the Air Quality Control Commission.
During his 14 years in litigation, Kaufman’s work included clean air enforcement cases as Assistant Attorney General in the Natural Resources Section of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, and almost 10 years in private practice handling complex commercial and professional malpractice defense cases.
About Holland & Hart’s Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Practice Group
With one of the largest and most highly recognized energy and environmental practices in the nation, Holland & Hart leads clients through the ever-changing rules and regulations in the energy and natural resources arena. As the industry has changed and expanded to include everything from oil and gas and mining to alternative energy and renewable sources, Holland & Hart has kept pace. The firm helps established companies and new industry entrants alike to handle virtually all aspects of energy and natural resource matters from inception to completion. As companies grow and mature, Holland & Hart helps them address the legal aspects of new opportunities and challenges along the way.
About Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart LLP delivers integrated legal solutions to regional, national and international clients of all sizes. Since its inception in 1947, Holland & Hart’s more than 470 lawyers have consistently been recognized by leading national and international peer and industry review organizations for innovation and dedication to the practice of law. For more information, visit http://www.hollandhart.com.
Carol Sunnucks, Holland & Hart LLP, +1 (303) 295-8364, [email protected]
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