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Nijman Franzetti LLP is Pleased to Announce Kristen L. Gale Named Equity Partner
We are proud to announce that Kristen L. Gale has been named an Equity Partner at Nijman Franzetti LLP. Since joining the firm, Kristen has consistently demonstrated excellence in environmental law and litigation. Her sharp legal acumen, dedication to client service, and collaborative approach have…
Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘End Result’ Discharge Limitations in CWA’s NPDES Permit System
In San Francisco v. EPA, released March 4th 2025, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Section 1311(b(1)(C) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) does not allow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include ‘end result’ provisions in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)…
Congratulations to Nijman Franzetti LLP’s Attorneys Named as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers– The Green 500
We are pleased to share that attorneys from Nijman Franzetti LLP have been recognized in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500. This prestigious guide highlights the top legal minds working to shape environmental and energy law—whether by guiding corporations in…
Nijman Franzetti LLP’s Partners Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers in Environmental Law
Join us in congratulating our 2025 Super Lawyers. Top 100 Illinois Lawyers: E. Lynn Grayson Top 50 Illinois Women Lawyers: Jennifer T. Nijman and E. Lynn Grayson 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers: Jennifer T. Nijman, Susan M. Franzetti, E. Lynn Grayson, Susan E. Brice, Jacqueline M.…
Illinois Pollution Control Board Holds That Section 13-205 Statute of Limitations Does Not Apply to Section 31 Enforcement Actions Brought Before It.
Recently the Illinois Pollution Control Board (“Board”) decided that the 5-year statute of limitations under Section 13-205 of the IL Code of Civil Procedure did not apply to enforcement actions brought in front of the Board. In People of the State of Illinois v. Petco…