Frank Merrill is a partner and chair of the energy, public utilities & environmental law group. He practices in the areas of environmental law, emphasizing the effect of environmental law on real estate transactions, solid and hazardous waste representation, land use, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act litigation and commercial real estate transactions.
Representative Experience
Environmental counsel for Ohio Manufacturers Association
Successfully obtained and defended through administrative process operating permits for several solid waste disposal facilities
Successfully defended hazardous waste burning facilities from various regulatory and citizen-group challenges
Counsels hazardous waste disposal facilities and hazardous waste generators on compliance with RCRA, TSCA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act
Represents lenders in numerous commercial real estate transactions
Counsels real estate developers and private property owners on wetlands issues and regulatory takings claims
Community and Professional Activities
Member, American, Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations
Ohio Alliance for the Environment, Past President; Advisor to the Board of Directors
Awards and Recognitions
Listed, Best Lawyers in America (environmental law) 2005-2008
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers 2008
Education
Dartmouth College (B.A., 1981)
University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1987).
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