John Wertam has extensive counseling experience in all areas of environmental law. He practices primarily in the areas of hazardous waste management, wastewater discharge permitting, site assessment and risk evaluation, permitting, enforcement defense and lender liability. He also has broad experience negotiating environmental issues in business and real estate transactions.
John has lectured for over twenty-five years on environmental topics including the Connecticut Transfer Act, and is author of all five editions of the Connecticut Environmental Law Handbook. He brings a unique background and extensive experience to the practice of environmental law and the resolution of environmental issues. His experience with the Connecticut Transfer Act and Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations allows him to effectively counsel clients on the risks and liabilities associated with transferring property or business operations in Connecticut.
Distinctions
· Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Environment; 2007-2011
· Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Environmental; 2006-2012
· Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Environmental Law; 1995-2012
Professional Affiliations
· Connecticut Bar Association: Environmental Law Section, Executive Committee
· Connecticut Business and Industry Association: Environmental Policies Council
· Connecticut Environmental Forum: Chair, Board of Directors
Experience
Creating a Wastewater Management District
Environmental Compliance
Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Asbestos Compliance
Environmental Issues and Risks Evaluations for Commercial Properties
Wastewater Permitting Compliance
Settled Civil Complaint in One of the Largest Clean Water Act Cases in Nation
Environmental Counsel to $1.6 Billion "Utopia Studios" Development
Connecticut Transfer Act
Water Pollution Control Authority Counsel
Environmental Compliance Advice
Obtained Permits for Region's Largest Ash Disposal Facility
$120 Million Hartford Development "The Learning Corridor"
Lender Protections
Counsel to Worldwide Waste-to-Energy Company
Representing the City of Hartford on Closure of the North End Landfill
Local Connecticut Environmental Counsel on Multi-State Transactions
Publications
November, 2011, Revisions to Connecticut Transfer Act: Connecticut Environmental Law Handbook Chapter Five, Matters Affecting Business and Real Estate Update
June 28, 2011, DEP Completes Hearing on Draft General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewater from Construction Activities
January 1, 2010, Decentralized Wastewater Management for an Established Community
August 21, 2009, Legislature Establishes Remediation Deadlines Under Connecticut Transfer Act
2000, Connecticut Environmental Law Handbook, First - Fifth Edition
News
September 2, 2011, "Best Lawyers in America" Recognizes 30 Lawyers from the Firm
July 15, 2011, James Ruggeri Receives National Recognition from "Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers"
October 28, 2010, "Super Lawyers" Recognizes 47 Lawyers From Shipman & Goodwin LLP
September 23, 2010, "Best Lawyers In America" Recognizes 27 Lawyers from Shipman & Goodwin LLP
June 11, 2010, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2010
October 27, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
August 10, 2009, 25 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2010 Best Lawyers in America"
June 22, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2009
March 2, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars and Featured in Connecticut Magazine
December 4, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2009 Best Lawyers in America"
November 7, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
July 15, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA
April 25, 2008, Attorneys Named By Super Lawyers®
September 1, 2007, Nineteen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2008
June 15, 2007, Shipman & Goodwin Ranked in Chambers USA
February 1, 2006, Thirty-Five Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named Connecticut "Super Lawyers®"
September 1, 2005, Seventeen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2006
Events
May 25, 2011, What New York Lawyers Need to Know about the Connecticut Transfer Act and Connecticut Remediation Programs
May 11, 2011, What New York Lawyers Need to Know about the Connecticut Transfer Act and Connecticut Remediation Programs
November 29, 2011, "Environment Lawyers and Consultants Working Together to Achieve a Common Goal" Connecticut Bar Association and Environmental Professional of Connecticut
November 10, 2010, Environmental Considerations in Business and Real Property Transactions: Highlighting the Connecticut Transfer Act
March 3, 2010, Green Building: Certificates, Tax Credits, Requirements and Clean Energy Funding
November 10, 2010, Environmental Considerations in Business and Real Property Transactions: Highlighting the Connecticut Transfer Act
February 26, 2009, Laws, Regulations and Policies Relating to Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professionals
January 1, 2009, Updates to the Connecticut Transfer Act
June 3, 2008, CBIA Environmental Conference
April 2, 2007, Air Pollution Control (Regulations and Issues)
October 25, 2006, Connecticut Environmental Law Compliance Course
October 19, 2006, Commercial Real Estate Financing in Connecticut: : Environmental Considerations in Business and Real Property Transactions
June 8, 2006, EPOC Institutional Controls Seminar
October 27, 2005, Connecticut Real Estate Financing in Connecticut: Environmental Matters
May 25, 2005, Environmental Law in Businesses and Real Estate Transactions
October 25, 2004, Connecticut Environmental Laws and Regulations
May 21, 2003, Due Diligence for Commercial Purchase and Financing Transactions in Connecticut
October 24, 2002, Connecticut Environmental Law Compliance Course
April 30, 2002, Environmental Law CBIA
August 22, 2001, Environmental Compliance Seminar
October 24, 2000, Government Institutes Division: Connecticut Environmental Law Conference
June 6, 2000, Prescription for Healthy Hospitals Waste Management Seminar
April 25, 2000, Introduction to Environmental Compliance for Safety Professionals: CBIA's Environmental Health & Safety Conference & Expo
January 1, 2000, Connecticut Transfer Act Update: Connecticut Environmental Forum