David J. Miller

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Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

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www.ghclaw.com

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732-741-3900

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

Governor Murphy Releases 2019 Energy Master Plan – New DEP Rules Will Require Builders to Consider Climate Change - (Posted On Monday, January 27, 2020)
New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Municipal Court Jurisdiction to Enforce Spill Act Penalties - (Posted On Monday, December 02, 2019)
There’s No Conservation Restriction in My Title: So Why Can’t I Build? - (Posted On Wednesday, September 04, 2019)
NJDEP Decreases Most Remediation Fees in 2020 - (Posted On Monday, June 24, 2019)
Governor Announces Tax Incentives Plan Including New Brownfields Program - (Posted On Tuesday, June 18, 2019)
Fish and Wildlife Finalizes Long-Eared Bat Rule - (Posted On Wednesday, January 27, 2016)
New Jersey Appellate Division Upends Public Access Rules (Again) - (Posted On Thursday, December 24, 2015)
New Jersey State Not Afforded Retroactive Immunity From Spill Act Claims - (Posted On Tuesday, October 06, 2015)

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.