Jeff is Chair of the firm’s Environmental Law Practice. He is also the Chairman of Boston Harbor Now and serves as a Trustee of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust. Jeff is a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. He was a member of the MassDevelopment Board of Directors from 2013 and 2016 and he was also the Chair of The Nature Conservancy’s Trustee Council, having previously served as the Chair and Vice-Chair of The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts.

With over three decades of litigation and transactional experience, Jeff is widely recognized as one of the top environmental lawyers in the country. Clients seek him out to solve complex environmental law challenges facing the private and public sectors.

Some of the largest global companies rely on Jeff’s insights and strategic guidance. Clients praise him for his “substantive experience, local connections, and knowledge” and “innovative approach to negotiations.” They appreciate his commitment to solving any matter by “deeply understanding the big and small pictures, the internal and external politics, and the whole context.” He is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA which says, “Jeff has a rare combination of skills and judgment that allows him to provide legal guidance that is politically astute and sensitive to all other external dynamics.”

 Recognition And Awards

• Best Lawyers in America: Environmental Law, Litigation (2006 – 2020)
• Chambers USA: Massachusetts (Band 1) – Environment (2004 – 2019)Included on the Massachusetts Super
• Lawyers: Environmental list (2004 – 2019)
• Acquisition International Legal Award, US Environmental Law Firm of the Year (2011 – 2016)
• Acquisition International Global Excellence Awards, Most Outstanding Environmental Lawyer – Boston (2018)
• Who’s Who in American Law
• Who’s Who in the World
• Who’s Who in America
• Guide to the World’s Leading Environmental Lawyers
• The International Who’s Who of Environmental Lawyers
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent

Involvement

• Fellow, American College of Environmental Lawyers
• Board Chair, Boston Harbor Now
• Trustee, Massachusetts Environmental Trust
• Member, Bureau of Waste Site Clean Up Advisory Committee, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
• Former Member, Board of Directors, MassDevelopment
• Former Chair, Trustee Council, The Nature Conservancy (and former Chair, Massachusetts Chapter)
• Former Board Member, Boston Harbor Island Alliance (past Vice-Chair and Treasurer)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association

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Our attorneys know the lay of the land and apply forward-thinking, practical knowledge to bring our clients’ projects to life. We often succeed where those with less experience would not. We stay on top of the regulatory developments around the corner. Then we use that insight to advise on compliance strategies that prevent liability while contributing to a safer and more sustainable environment.

In the complex maze of environmental laws, identifying the pertinent requirements can be difficult. Implementing cost-effective and efficient solutions can be even more challenging. Mintz brings decades of knowledge on the full range of environmental issues affecting your business — from project planning and permitting to representing clients in cutting-edge litigation. That’s why General Electric has looked to Mintz for 20 years. As it did for its recent high-profile headquarters relocation to Boston.