Gregory J. DeGulis
Background
- Greg has 26 years of experience prosecuting and defending environmental and toxic exposure claims
- He is co-founder of the Environmental Law Network
- Greg leads the firm’s insurance recovery practice
Areas of Experience and Focus
- Arbitrator for American Arbitration Association in environmental cases
- Environmental Cost Recovery
- Environmental Insurance Recovery Litigation
- Toxic Tort Litigation
Current Matters
- Currently defending three Natural Resource Damages matters in Ohio
- Represents property owner in VAP Cost Recovery case
- Represents contractor in mold remediation case
Achievements/Honors
- Nationally recognized as one of the best environmental lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008
- Named by Chambers & Partners as a leading practitioner in Environmental Law in Ohio, 2011-2012
- One of six environmental litigation attorneys in Ohio recognized by Super Lawyers 2012
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Shaker Lakes Nature Center, Board of Trustees 2009-2013
- Alumni Council, University School 2009-2012
- Chair of the Environmental Law Network, 2004-2013
- Served as chair of the Cleveland Bar Association Environmental Law Committee
Publications and Presentations
- "Making Them Pay: How to Finance Your Brownfield Revitalization," Environmental Law, Land Use, Energy and Litigation Seminar, January 2, 2013 in Snowmass, Colorado
- Panel Moderator, "Lassoing Liability: How to Succeed at Brownfields Redevelopment," American Bar Association SEER Fall Meeting, October 11, 2012 in Austin, Texas
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"Making Them Pay: How To Finance Your Brownfield Revitalization", Ohio Brownfields Conference, May 24, 2012.
- "Environmental Redux" Ohio Association of Metal Finishers, April 2011
- "Cost Recovery: Lawyers As A Plus?" Ohio State Bar Association 26th Annual Environment, Energy and Resources Law Seminar; April 8, 2011
- "Cost Recovery: Are Lawyers a Plus?" Ohio Brownfield Conference, January 2011
- "Cost Recovery: Where Are We Now?" Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Environmental Law Seminar, November 2009
Education
- University of Michigan, BA English, 1982
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, JD, 1985
Bar Admissions/Licenses
- State of Ohio
- State of New York
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Northern District of Ohio
- Southern District of Ohio
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
