John Wertam has extensive counseling experience in all subject areas of environmental law. He practices in the areas of hazardous waste management, wastewater discharge permitting, site assessment and risk evaluation, permitting, enforcement defense and lender liability. He also has broad experience negotiating environmental issues in business and real estate transactions.
John has lectured extensively on environmental topics, and is author of all five editions of the Connecticut Environmental Law Handbook. He brings a unique background and extensive experience to the practice of environmental law and the resolution of environmental issues.
John Wertam has extensive counseling experience in all subject areas of environmental law. He practices in the areas of hazardous waste management, wastewater discharge permitting, site assessment and risk evaluation, permitting, enforcement defense and lender liability. He also has broad experience negotiating environmental issues in business and real estate transactions.
John has lectured extensively on environmental topics, and is author of all five editions of the Connecticut Environmental Law Handbook. He brings a unique background and extensive experience to the practice of environmental law and the resolution of environmental issues.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut School of Law, 1986
Vermont Law School, M.S.L., 1981
University of Maine, B.S., 1980, with high honors and high distinction
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Court Admissions
United States District Court District of Connecticut
Distinctions
*Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Environment
*2008 Best Lawyers in America�, Environmental Law
*2009 Best Lawyers in America�, Environmental Law
*Listed as a 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyer�: Environmental
*Listed as a 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyer�: Environmental
Professional Affiliations
*Connecticut Bar Association: Environmental Law Section
*Connecticut Business and Industry Association: Environmental Policies Council
*Connecticut Environmental Forum: Chair, Board of Directors
Community Involvement
*Connecticut Audubon Society |