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also known as Alexander J. E. English, Alexander English
I am a graduate of Vermont Law School, with a focus on water law & policy. I earned my J.D., a Master's degree in Environmental Law & Policy, and a Certificate in Water Law. I also earned a Certificate of Academic Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar, and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for D.C. and Maryland.
I am in the process of building my public interest environmental and federal practices in the DC/Maryland area. In addition, I represent citizens and journalists on matters arising under public records statutes such as the Freedom of Information Act. My practice also includes land use, zoning, and agricultural law issues.
Prior to hanging my shingle as GreenSpring Legal, I was a Law Clerk at Hall & Associates (), working on behalf of municipalities and other regulated entities to ensure that they comply with the mandates of the Clean Water Act, and that such mandates are properly applied/enforced.
In May 2014, I completed a 6-month term as a pro bono Associate Attorney at the Office of the Attorney General - Maryland Department of the Environment. During the summer of 2012, I interned at the District of Columbia's Department of the Environment, working on DC's TMDL consolidation plan. Prior to law school, I was an English teacher & international development professional: I served as a Volunteer in the Peace Corps from 2007-2009, and worked for an international development nonprofit after I completed my service.
Languages spoken: English, Bulgarian (novice), Spanish (novice).
Areas of Expertise: Research, water law & policy, conservation, water quality, Clean Water Act (CWA), TMDL, NPDES, FOIA, Administrative Law, Environmental Justice, stormwater, advocacy, communications, international development, teaching, education, legal research, legal analysis, green infrastructure, water resource management, government administration
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Acquired: 2013
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1509 Rainbow Dr., Ste. 101, Silver Spring, MD, 20905
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
David Versus Golaith?
OK, maybe the title is overly dramatic. We faced a dispute with the local water/sewer agency over their proposal to build a temporary road on our property and through our woods to service a manhole in the adjacent park. The agency was proposing to use our property for a year without compensating us...
Posted by Minna | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Saved My Business
I was going to sell my company for an offer that was nearly impossible to refuse. This sale would have changed my life for the better, but I would have given up my intellectual property and gotten a job within the new company. Alex looked over the documents with a critical eye and consulted a col...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Unbelievably bad support
Mr. English represented me on a Maryland Public Information Act case. I was sanctioned by the court for filing subpoenas late for which Mr. English sent. He also filed a motion for summary judgement the day before our hearing and the judge admonished him for not allowing the defendant 18 days to re...
I regret that my firm was not able achieve this client’s goals after doing our utmost to salvage a matter which had been earlier compromised by the client’s decision to represent herself. Any negative consequences suffered by her were the direct result her taking or directing us to take actions against our express advice or having engaged us very late in the matter. Otherwise, our bills were fair, reasonable and reflect work done at her express request. We do sincerely regret that she is unhappy and wish her well.
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Dec 01
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"Alex is both a friend and colleague. I've known him for many years and I am always impressed by his insight and quick wit. I highly endorse Alex and his practice."
"Alex is a professional in every sense of the word--he is diligent, zealous, ethical, and courteous in his representation of his clients. His legal writing skills are among the best I've encountered in the field, and as a litigator he is a forced to be reckoned with. I endorse him without reservation."
"I strongly endorse Alexander English. Alex is an outstanding attorney and a passionate advocate. I have worked with Alex for four years both in law school and as new young attorneys. I can speak to his zealous advocacy and his knowledge of a great number of environmental issues."
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2013
Certificate of Academic Excellence - ADR, Vermont Law School
2013
Certificate in Water Resources Law, Vermont Law School
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, GreenSpring Legal, LLC
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Partner, New England Law Group
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Hall & Associates
2013 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, Maryland Department of the Environment
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, D.C. Department of the Environment (DDOE)
2007 - 2009
Volunteer, United States Peace Corps
2017 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of MarylandAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Agricultural Law SectionCommittee Member
2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Administrative Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice SectionMember
2015 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Agricultural Law Section, Case Law CommitteeCo-chair
2014 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Environmental Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
American Bar AssociationStudent Member
$276,000.00 Judgment in favor of client
Settled
Closed; agency provided withheld records
Success
Remanded to Agency for further proceedings
Pending; agency currently releasing certain previously-withheld records.
2016
11.25 Continuing Legal Education credit hours
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
MA - Masters
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Environmental Careers
2017
2013
2012
English
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