Duane Morris has announced the addition of Gregory Newmark as a partner in its trial practice group in Los Angeles. This strategic hire underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its capabilities in environmental law. The firm noted Newmark’s extensive experience, pointing out his proficiency in handling litigation and compliance issues related to water quality, water rights, water rates, environmental contamination, and brownfields.
Newmark brings a wealth of experience, especially in complex multi-party disputes and various environmental and land use matters. His legal background includes representing both public and private clients, which will enhance Duane Morris’s ability to navigate the intricacies of environmental litigation. His joining adds significant value to the firm’s existing trial practice group.
The announcement of Gregory Newmark joining Duane Morris coincides with another legal professional, Viviana Heger, joining the firm as special counsel. Both Newmark and Heger were previously with the firm Meyers Nave. Duane Morris’s move is indicative of a broader trend where law firms are increasingly enhancing their environmental law practices in response to growing demand for specialized legal expertise in this area.
Further details about Gregory Newmark’s role and experience can be found in the firm’s press release. This step aligns with Duane Morris’s strategy to bolster its environmental legal services, setting the stage for potential growth and expanded offerings to clients facing increasingly complex environmental regulations.
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