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With over 25 years of experience in environmental law, Timothy D. Hoffman concentrates his practice defending clients in civil penalty and alleged environmental crime cases, as well as handling a broad range of environmental matters in virtually every environmental media (i.e. air, water, hazardous waste). This could include pre-purchase (or sale) environmental due diligence in real estate or corporate transactions or negotiating favorable environmental permit terms. Perhaps the most rewarding part of his practice involves the day-to-day counseling and advice of an ongoing nature to many clients, helping prevent future potential enforcement problems. Tim is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Environmental law and was selected for "Best of the Bar" by his peers in this region during 2004/2005. "Best of the Bar" is a program sponsored by The Dayton Business Journal.

As an environmental defense attorney, Tim has successfully handled many civil penalty cases where initial proposed penalties ranged from $100,000 to over $1,800,000 and has a sustained track record of saving his clients thousands of dollars in transaction costs and civil penalties with resolution of nearly 100% of these enforcement cases before trial using negotiation and alternative dispute resolution methods. In addition to saving legal fees, penalties and transaction costs, Tim’s clients often preserve their ongoing working relationships with environmental regulators after resolving a case.

The last 10 years have also shown a significant increase in criminal enforcement of environmental law. Tim has represented numerous clients that have been the target of such investigations and prosecutions.

Tim serves clients ranging from closely held businesses to publicly held conglomerates and local government units. Tim has also been actively involved in the management of Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. serving currently, and for many years, on the firm’s Executive Committee.

Tim started his environmental practice as in-house counsel to a plus $1 billion conglomerate that produced rubber and plastic products for automotive and non-automotive applications, wall coverings, and luggage, among other things. While there he defended the company in environmental enforcement proceedings around the country and helped develop the company’s first overall environmental compliance and auditing programs for its 23 domestic and international manufacturing facilities.  Tim has been selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2004, and also named as "Best of the Bar" by his peers in this region since 2004. "Best of the Bar" is a program sponsored by The Dayton Business Journal.




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