| Share this: | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
David Raphael Named Chief Counsel Of DEP
|
|
David J. Raphael, an attorney with the law firm of Saul Ewing specializing in administrative, civil and criminal environmental matters and commercial litigation, has been named Chief Counsel at DEP. Mr. Raphael represented clients in federal and state enforcement actions concerning groundwater and surface water contamination, the regulation of hazardous and residual waste, storage tank compliance issues, and various regulatory issues related to the construction and petroleum industries.
His practice also included counseling clients regarding infrastructure projects and development projects involving water supply, stormwater, and other regulatory issues.
Mr. Raphael recently received favorable results on behalf of a York County, PA developer in a matter before Pennsylvania's Environmental Hearing Board. Mr. Raphael argued an exemption granted by the DEP to his client was warranted in light of environmental testing and compliance with state statutes. Mr. Raphael's engagements also include the successful defense of a major enforcement action brought by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Prior to joining Saul Ewing, Mr. Raphael served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Crimes Section. In that position, he represented the Commonwealth in jury trials, appellate cases, and execution of complex criminal investigations. Additionally, he served as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Raphael is a former Assistant Counsel and Special Assistant Counsel in the Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Chief Counsel. In those capacities, he represented the Commonwealth before the Environmental Hearing Board, Commonwealth Court, and various administrative agencies. Mr. Raphael also negotiated agreements to reuse industrial properties on behalf of the Commonwealth.
|
|
|
3/7/2011 |
|
| Go To Preceding Article Go To Next Article |
