Kevin M. Kinsella

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Kevin M. Kinsella: Attorney with DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Kevin Kinsella is an Equity Partner at DeCotiis. He is a member of the Environmental Law, Public Utilities and Green Practice groups. Mr. Kinsella joined the Firm in 1996 and was subsequently promoted to Partner in 2001 and now Equity Partner in 2026.

Mr. Kinsella's accomplishments in the field of Environmental Law have earned him widespread recognition, as reflected in his AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, given to lawyers recognized by their peers for excellence in both legal ability and ethical practice.

Mr. Kinsella's practice is concentrated on environmental regulatory compliance and transactional work, counseling both public and private clients in a wide array of complex site remediation, redevelopment, environmental land use, and real estate matters. In that capacity, Mr. Kinsella negotiates risk allocation and liability issues, undertakes environmental due diligence reviews, develops strategies for procuring Federal and state environmental approvals, facilitates the transfer of industrial establishments, obtains riparian conveyances, coordinates with Licensed Site Remediation Professionals to complete environmental cleanups, resolves environmental insurance coverage disputes, and drafts all manner of environmental agreements, including land transfer agreements, conservation easements, redevelopment agreements, and indemnification and settlement agreements. Mr. Kinsella's practice also includes representation of publicly-owned and operated utilities, including potable water systems, electricity generating facilities, and wastewater collection and treatment systems. Mr. Kinsella regularly represents clients before the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as administrative tribunals in connection with appeals taken from final actions by those agencies.

Mr. Kinsella also has environmental litigation experience, representing clients in connection with claims of liability for environmental contamination under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, among other statutes.

Mr. Kinsella received his B.A. from Seton Hall University in 1992. He was also awarded his J.D. from Seton Hall University Law School in 1996, where he was a member of the Irish-American Law Student Association.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Environmental Law
  • Green Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Seton Hall University, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., Honors: Member of the Irish-American Law Student Association, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, New Jersey; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Memberships:

Professional Associations

•New Jersey State Bar Association - Environmental Law Section
•American Bar Association

ISLN:
911880722

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/08/11 in Environmental Law

    I highly recommended Mr. Kinsella. We have been on opposite sides, and on the same side, and he has demonstrated imprecable ethical standards and excellent legal skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/19/11 in General Practice

    Kevin M. Kinsella is a knowlegible well trained layer, with outstanding analitical and writing skills. A through lawyer Kevin represents his clients well and exercises good judgment and has the ability n to bring matters to a conclusion. .

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/11/11 in Environmental Cleanup

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/11/11 in Environmental Law

    Mr. Kinsella is an attorney possessing the highest ethical standards and an exceptional command of environmental law and its application to practical transactional and litigation issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/05/11 in Public Utility Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/05/11 in Environmental Law

    I have had an opportunity to work with Kevin as an adversary in and outside of the courtroom and his conduct and professionalism are exemplary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/04/11 in Environmental Regulation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/19/11 in Environmental Land Use

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/05/11 in Environmental Cleanup

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