Doug Feichtner is a partner in the Environmental, Toxic Tort, and Product Liability Practice Groups. His experience covers all aspects of discovery and trial preparation, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and oral argument. He has significant experience in preparing corporate witnesses in "bet-the-company" cases, and working with individuals in the areas of industrial hygiene and exposure assessment. Doug's trial experience includes assistance in the representation of an international manufacturer of chemicals, flavors, and fragrances in multiple jury trials to verdict. Doug has successfully represented clients, including individuals and small businesses, in trials to the bench and mediations in both Ohio and Kentucky. Doug also has experience counseling clients in regards to post-judgment collection services in Ohio and Kentucky. He has presented at trade and professional organizations on topics such as the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and record-keeping requirements. Doug also pursues knowledge in the area of green building, helping clients evaluate the requirements and benefits of sustainable building practices and counsel building owners, general contractors, architects, materials suppliers, and others in the development, construction, and financing of sustainable buildings. Memberships & Affiliations · Blue Ash YMCA Board, Advisory Committee · ASTM Building Energy Performance Assessment and Disclosure Task Force, Legal Subcommittee · Defense Research Institute, Young Lawyers Legislative Liaison Subcommittee · Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Coordinator · Evans Scholars Alumnus, Birdie Club · Ohio State Bar Association · Cincinnati Bar Association, YLS Run for Kids Planning Committee · Kentucky Bar Association · United Way, Emerging Leaders Society · Madeira High School, Varsity Swim Coach Distinctions · Selected for the Ohio Rising Stars® List Publications December 1, 2011, "Inside the Minds: New Developments in Green Construction Law," chapter written by Doug Feichtner and Andy Kwiatkowski October 10, 2011, Building Energy Performance Litigation August 16, 2011, Green Building Risks: What You Need to Know June 13, 2011, Seeking a Safe Harbor: Can ASTM's BEPA Help Sellers Avoid Liability? February 16, 2011, A Brave New World for Commercial Buildings: ASTM's "BEPA" Standard April 13, 2010, Are We There Yet? Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Rule Just a Pit-Stop, But Don't Ask for Directions. November 6, 2009, Global Warming Litigation and the Ghost of Mrs. Palsgraf September 16, 2009, Incorporating Building Energy Performance and Sustainability Into Traditional Environmental Due Diligence: The Advent of Green Building Due Diligence and All Appropriate Disclosure July 30, 2009, SEC Climate Change Disclosure: Is Your Company's Carbon Footprint a "Material" Risk? June 29, 2009, It's Not Just About CERCLA Anymore April 16, 2009, Chemical Manufacturers and Users: Are you Ready for the GHS? January 1, 2006, Manufacturer Beware: OSHA Compliance Won't Always Protect Your Client October 1, 2003, "Why Absolute Liability under Rylands v. Fletcher is Absolutely Wrong," Woodside FC, Silbersack ML, Fliehman TL, Feichtner DJ, University of Dayton Law Review, Volume 29, Number 1 (Fall 2003) |