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Education:
| · | University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1977, magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Articles Editor, University of Illinois Law Forum (Law Review) | | · | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 1970 |
Admissions:
Courts:
| · | U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1978 | | · | U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1977 | | · | U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1995 |
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Occupational Safety and Health Experience
James A. Vroman graduated from the University of Illinois magna cum laude in 1977, and since 1986 has concentrated his practice in environmental law, focusing on environmental litigation, environmental compliance counseling, and toxic tort defense.
His recent work includes the representation and counseling of the firm’s clients who have received Notices of Violation from the Occupational Safety and Health Agency for alleged compliance violations relating to asbestos abatement work and safety-related procedures, such as Lock-Out-Tag-Out and confined space entry. He has also conducted OSHA compliance audits.
Publications:
- "Vroman, Boye-Williams & Strong on Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. United States," 2009 Emerging Issues 3670 (June 2009)
- "Structuring the Deal and Environmental Issues in the Real Estate Contract," Environmental Law in Illinois Corporate and Real Estate Transactions, IICLE, 2007
- "The Final 'All Appropriate Inquiries' Rule: The New Standard for Performing Environmental Assessments," The Real Estate Finance Journal, Summer 2006
- "The Voluntary Performance of Environmental Remediation and AICPA Statement of Position 96-1," Corporate Real Estate and The Law, AECRE Newsletter, Summer 2000
- "Superfund Memoranda of Agreements - an Opportunity to Promote Development," BNA Environment Reporter, December 22, 2000
- Disposal and Remedial Options Under the PCB Mega Rule," ELR News & Analysis, August 1999
- "The Availability of Stigma Damages in Claims Against Environmental Consultants for Negligent Misrepresentation," The Guarantor, Spring 1994
- "EPA Arsenal: No Right for Pre-enforcement Review," Chicago Lawyer, May 1990
- "A Treble-Cost-Recovery Right Under CERCLA for Private Citizens," BNA Environment Reporter, September 1, 1989
Available Publications:
- Client Advisory: Equipment Lessor Deemed An "Owner" under CERCLA: Liable For Remediation Costs", March 9, 2010
Please click here to view client advisory. - "Vroman, Boye-Williams & Strong on Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. United States," 2009 Emerging Issues, June 2009
Please click here to review the article. - Client Advisory: Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Decision in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. United States on CERCLA Liability, May 4, 2009
Please click here to view client advisory. - Client Advisory: Soil Vapor Intrusion and the Illinois Site Remediation Program, January 20, 2009
Please click here to view the Client Advisory. - Client Advisory: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Soil Vapor Intrusion, March 12, 2008
Please click here to view the Client Advisory. - Client Advisory: How "Innocent Landowners" Under CERCLA Can Lose Their Innocence, March 4, 2008
Please click her to view the Client Advisory - Client Alert: Court Rules Communications with Insurers Discoverable in CERCLA Litigation, January 10, 2008
Please click here to view the Client Alert. - "Structuring the Deal and Environmental Issues in the Real Estate Contract," Environmental Law in Illinois Corporate and Real Estate Transactions, IICLE, 2007
Please click here to view the chapter. - Client Advisory: Nanomaterials and the U.S. EPA's "General Approach", July 16, 2007
Please click here to view the Client Advisory. - Construction News, Spring 2006
Click here to view the newsletter. - The Final "All Appropriate Inquiries" Rule: The New Standard For Performing Environmental Assessments, November 7, 2005
Please click here to view the advisory. - Construction News, Fall 2004
Click here to view the newsletter.
Click here to view the Special Alert. - Environmental Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Changes Superfund Cost Recovery Options, December 2004
Click here to view the alert. - Environmental Alert: U.S. EPA Extends SPCC Compliance Dates, June 2004
Click here to view the alert. - Land, Air and Water News, Winter 2002
Land, Air and Water News - Construction News, Winter 2002
Construction News Winter 2002 - Seminar Brochure, Winter 2002
Click here to download seminar brochure - Construction Law Newsletter- Spring 2001, Spring 2001
Click here to view the Construction Law Spring 2001 Newsletter
Professional Activities:
Awards- Chambers USA
| Environment – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 |
- Illinois Super Lawyer
| Environmental Law– 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
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- Leading Lawyers Network
| Environmental Law - 2004-2010
Toxic Torts Defense Law - 2004-2010
Number 5 on the list of Top 10 Environmental Lawyers in IL- 2004-2009
Top 100 Real Estate-related Lawyers in IL- 2004-2009 |
- Who's Who Legal Illinois
| Environment – 2007 and 2008 Edition |
Service To The Bar- American Bar Association - Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
- American Bar Association - Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
- Chicago Bar Association
- Energy Bar Association - Environmental Committee
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