Jeffrey W. Moore Law, LLC
Environmental | Real Estate | Business | Construction
Practice Areas
Jeff Moore is admitted to practice law in Maryland. He is not only an attorney, but also a professional engineer with decades of environmental engineering and earthwork construction experience as well as a small business owner. This added level of training and experience has benefited clients particularly in the following practice areas...
Environmental
Environmental law is complex. Whether seeking permits or defending against enforcement, it helps to have an attorney who knows the science and the law.
Real Estate
When acquiring commercial or industrial property appropriate due diligence protects against liability from former uses. Your attorney should help you understand the risks.
Business
Put your business on the right path. From a solid operating agreement through intellectual property protection, your attorney can make a positive impact.
Construction
When facing delays, cost overruns, contract disputes and differing site conditions, it helps to have someone on your side who understands the project to protect your interests.
Services
JWML assess and manages environmental risks for real estate development, land management, and mergers and acquisitions. Represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation, environmental matters, commercial and industrial real estate transactions and earthwork construction. Advises clients with respect to communications with federal and state agencies in litigation, permitting, and other regulatory matters. Provides guidance including to large corporations, industrial and manufacturing clients, small businesses, individuals, law firms and environmental consultants covering a wide range of legal issues.
JWML can assist clients with advice and litigation defense in the following capacities, among others;
- land and real estate transactions and development;
- due diligence in mergers and acquisitions;
- earthwork construction;
- compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits;
- potential liability from prior site owners;
- remediation and corrective action for contaminated property;
- purchase and sale of commercial real estate and other transactions;
- Superfund sites including all aspects of remedial actions, contribution, cost and liability management;
- project optimization and value preservation; and,
- long-term strategic planning to optimize use of resources and enhance sustainability.
Areas of Experience
Environmental Litigation | Business Formation and Consulting | Construction Contracting, Consulting and Litigation | Real Estate Transactions | Land use and Zoning | Business Asset Purchase and Sales | Waste Management and Recycling | Materials and Mining | Commercial and Industrial Real Property Transactions | Chemical Manufacturing | Land Development | Stormwater | Grading | PFAS | Emerging Contaminants | Wetlands | Piers | Permitting | Landfill | Groundwater | Remediation | Earthwork | Flooding | Sediment and Erosion Control | Discharge Permitting | Contaminated Water | Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Protections | All Appropriate Inquires | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sports Law
Specific Laws and Regulations Frequently Implicated
Clean Water Act (CWA) | Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) | Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) | Brownfields and Voluntary Clean-Up Programs | State Land Use and Environmental Laws and Regulations
Advisory Services
Looking to navigate the complexities of environmental regulations and ensure your business stays compliant? JWML has a track record of success in environmental law advisory services tailored to each client's unique needs. JWML provides valued guidance on a wide range of issues, from regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices to environmental litigation and permitting. JWML's science-backed, personalized approach and deep experience can help you mitigate risks, protect your assets, and promote environmental stewardship. Trust JWML to be your partner in achieving legal compliance and environmental responsibility. Contact us today to learn how we can support your business in creating a sustainable future.
Environmental and Value Engineering
Environmental Engineering Services provided through D. Moore & Associates, LLC
Click the link for more information: DMA
Litigation
Litigation, mediation and arbitration representation for environmental, business, contract, construction and land use matters. Clients have included developers, contractors, landowners, recyclers, mining companies and manufactures.
Legal Advice and Consulting
All appropriate inquiries advice and support.
Protection against CERCLA and state environmental liability.
Voluntary Cleanup Program and remediation consulting.
Guidance and Counseling
Strategic planning and risk management guidance. Permitting assistance for construction and environmental impacts including wetlands, piers, waterfront and shoreline stabilization. Counseling in remediation of environmental impacts, risk assessment and alternatives evaluation.
Representative Cases
Land Development
Erosion and Sediment Control
MDE Complaints, Orders and Penalties
Clean-Up Plan
Grading and Stormwater
Unpermitted Discharges
Superfund Contribution
EPA CERCLA Section 104(e) Inquires
Groundwater Contamination
Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Environmental liability
All Appropriate Inquires
Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser
Maryland Scrap Tire Law
Wetlands Encroachment
Clean Fill, Landfill and Open Dumping
Oil Terminal real property transactions
Conservation Easement
Dry Cleaner Property transaction
Soil vapor intrusion
Groundwater contamination
PFAS in drinking water
Sink Holes and Mining
Zoning Violations
Zoning Certificate of Use
Special Exception
Insurance Litigation
Coal Ash Reuse
Negligence and Fraud
Contract Formation and Disputes
Business Entity Formation and Consulting
Trespass
Publications and Presentations
Carbon Sequestration and Law
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_article-energy-law-journal-activity-6623473879639703552-0HI1
Maryland Groundwater Law
and PDF Presentation
https://halfmoonseminars.org/product/webinars/maryland-water-laws-regulations/
Brownfields and Sports
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_article-virginia-sports-and-entertainment-activity-6623475299818455040-DeXY
Links to Recent Posts
PFAS MCLs
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_fact-sheet-activity-7183830487990194176-0CdS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
PFOS and PFOA Designated Hazardous Substances
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_2024-08547pdf-activity-7211794643087167488-OYSl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Maryland's PFAS Action Plan
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_george-walter-taylor-act-pfas-action-activity-7211800662852993024-7ial?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
New ASTM Standard for All Appropriate Inquiries
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_2022-27044pdf-activity-7014331265524850688-OVmP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Business Owner Information Reports
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_boi-e-filing-activity-7150220897629433856-C8cC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Legal Discussion [PBJJF Podcast]
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-moore-p-e-esq-030a938_jeffrey-w-moore-esq-pbjjf-podcast-008-activity-7113326561793044481-Rt8U?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Get in Touch
366 Sheffield Road, Severna Park, Maryland 21146
410-507-5173
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