Atty. Bernadette M. Rappold
Bernadette M. Rappold focuses her practice on federal and state regulatory issues related to energy, manufacturing, and the environment.
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Bernadette M. Rappold is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, animal law, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2013). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. 1994 Dean's List Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. Executive Editor Temple (—) and Temple University B.A. summa cum laude Temple University B.A. 1990 Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernadette M. Rappold focuses her practice on federal and state regulatory issues related to energy, manufacturing, and the environment
- She has substantial litigation experience and advises clients on regulatory compliance as well as the environmental, safety, and health aspects of numerous business and real estate transactions, including water, air, and chemical hazards
- Bernadette offers clients perspective gained through years of service at the Environmental Protection Agency
- While serving as a director of the Special Litigation and Projects Division in the Office of Civil Enforcement at the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, she led complex enforcement actions in response to violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and other environmental statutes
- Her work at the EPA covered a variety of economic and industrial sectors including the oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and agriculture industries
- Concentrations •Energy •Oil and gas •Renewable energy •Water resources •The Clean Air Act •The Clean Water Act •The Safe Drinking Water Act •The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act •The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) •The Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act •The Toxic Substances Control Act •The National Environmental Policy Act •The Occupational Safety and Health Act •The Endangered Species Act Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 ”Environmental Practice Group of the Year,“ 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2017 •Named, National Law Journal, “Energy and Environmental Trailblazer,” 2016
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Bernadette M. Rappold's Areas of Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Bernadette M. Rappold is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.
Bernadette M. Rappold is one of 5,126 animal law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse animal law attorneys in District of Columbia →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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