Atty. Fredrick J. Dindoffer

Atty. Fredrick J. Dindoffer

Mr. Dindoffer assists clients with a wide variety of environmental matters, including Brownfield redevelopment matters (including obtaining grants and tax incentives), environmental litigation, obtaining environmental permits, counseling them with respect to their responsibilities on environmental matters, and performing necessary due diligence and planning for corporate acquisitions, real estate purchases and financing.

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About Fredrick J. Dindoffer at a glance

Fredrick J. Dindoffer is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.S.M.E.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Dindoffer assists clients with a wide variety of environmental matters, including Brownfield redevelopment matters (including obtaining grants and tax incentives), environmental litigation, obtaining environmental permits, counseling them with respect to their responsibilities on environmental matters, and performing necessary due diligence and planning for corporate acquisitions, real estate purchases and financing
  • Mr. Dindoffer has extensive experience in environmental considerations of lending institutions, including both commercial lending and environmental matters that relate to fiduciaries
  • He has both brought and defended numerous cleanup cost recovery suits, has represented clients seeking insurance coverage for environmental cleanup matters and has extensive involvement with multi-party litigation
  • Mr. Dindoffer has served as common counsel in numerous Superfund sites and has acted as coordinating counsel in related litigation.Mr
  • Dindoffer is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 under Environmental Law and Litigation-Environmental and in Michigan Super Lawyers 2007-2019 under Environmental
  • He is listed as a 2020 "Top Lawyer" by DBusiness magazine under Environmental
  • He is AV Preeminent® Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Mr. Dindoffer serves on the Executive Committee of the Detroit Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Dindoffer worked for six years for the United States Environmental Protection Agency as an engineer in its air emissions programs

Practice Areas Explained

Fredrick J. Dindoffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fredrick J. Dindoffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Fredrick J. Dindoffer

Where is Fredrick J. Dindoffer's law office located?
Fredrick J. Dindoffer's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Bodman PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fredrick J. Dindoffer handle?
Fredrick J. Dindoffer focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Fredrick J. Dindoffer go to law school?
Fredrick J. Dindoffer earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.M.E.).
How can I contact Fredrick J. Dindoffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Fredrick J. Dindoffer received?
Fredrick J. Dindoffer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1980
B.S.M.E.
University of Michigan
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Air Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Climate Change
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Cleanup
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Permitting
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wetlands
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Detroit)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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