David J. Miller

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Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

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Professional Biography

Dave is an environmental attorney with experience in the private and public sectors who focuses his practice on environmental regulatory, real estate and corporate transactional matters. He counsels clients on site remediation, the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA), Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), due diligence, participation in potentially responsible party groups and interaction with the Environmental Protection Agency on Superfund matters. Dave also advises on the procurement of environmental permits from state and federal agencies for major commercial and industrial development, transaction-triggered environmental laws and voluntary brownfields remediation programs. In addition, he litigates environmental compliance matters, especially those involving hazardous substances.

Previously, Dave served as senior counsel in the Office of Governor Philip D. Murphy, overseeing environmental and energy issues and initiatives, and was a law clerk for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to attending law school, Dave worked in the Commissioner’s Office of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

More Legal and Business Bylines From David J. Miller

Remediation Programs Update from NJDEP - (Posted On Thursday, November 09, 2023)
The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act: New Jersey’s Recently Enacted Anti-SLAPP Legislation - (Posted On Friday, September 15, 2023)
NJDEP Publishes New PFAS Standards - (Posted On Wednesday, October 19, 2022)
NJDEP Announces FHA Emergency Rulemaking - (Posted On Wednesday, May 25, 2022)
The DEP Must Adequately Explain its Administrative Decisions to Avoid Remand - (Posted On Wednesday, December 08, 2021)
Public Health Emergency’s End Sees DEP Public Comment Periods Scaled Back - (Posted On Wednesday, June 23, 2021)
In Unusual Move, Developer Is Awarded Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Over Town’s Settlement Breach - (Posted On Thursday, June 17, 2021)
NJDEP Adopts Amended Remediation Standards - (Posted On Thursday, June 10, 2021)
Governor Signs Law Ending Public Health Emergency - (Posted On Tuesday, June 08, 2021)
NJDEP Further Extends Site Remediation Timeframes – UPDATE - (Posted On Wednesday, February 24, 2021)

State and Local Law

NJ Flood Hazard Rulemaking

The National Law Review names Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. and authors Michael J. Gross, Marc D. Policastro, Paul H. Schneider, Steven M. Dalton, David J. Miller, and Afiyfa H. Ellington as Go-To Thought Leaders in the field of State and Local Law. The firm’s May 2022 article, “NJDEP Announces FHA Emergency Rulemaking,” gained considerable traction for its coverage of the latest developments in New Jersey flood hazard rulemaking, demonstrating the firm’s impressive depth of knowledge with their timely and relevant thought leadership.

Environmental Law

New Jersey Environmental & Land Use Law

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla’s New Jersey Environmental Law & Land Use practice group is recognized as a Go-To Thought Leader for their coverage and analysis of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) permit extensions, including extensions for remediation activities, environmental compliance updates due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, amendments to surface water quality and other environmental standards and statutory and common law environmental cleanup claims. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla's Environmental and Land Use team provides timely regulatory and litigation updates which are invaluable to construction, real estate professionals and other parties interested in New Jersey environmental standard. Giordano Environmental and Land Use Practice Group legal editors include Michael J. Gross, Marc D. Policastro, Paul H. Schneider, Steven M. Dalton, David J. Miller and Afiyfa H. Ellington.