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Count on Environmental Advantage Law PLLC to provide the experienced environmental law expert you need. Our innovative legal counsel, combined with a team approach, help to harmonize business and the environment. Brian H. Davis serves as an expert witness, and is a licensed attorney in Minnesota and Illinois, with experience in most EPA regions and internationally.
Brian has thirty years experience creating environmental solutions in-house at 3M and Ecolab, in government, academia and with collaborative environmental organizations. Representative areas of legal advice: compliance and competitive efforts beyond compliance, sustainability reporting, environmental and EHS audits, and counsel on environmental aspects of business.
- Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School (1997-2013).
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Minnesota for 45 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 50 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brian H Davis
628 Aqua Circle, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014
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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2008 | Environmental and Natural Resources
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Bottom line: Davis provided excellent legal support and was especially good at helping to significantly reduce potential client costs through negotiation with other parties. That was the result of his broad experience, education and training in environmental law and knowing the broader implications ...
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Experience
Honors
1999
Chairman's Leadership Award for Environmental, Health and Safety, 3M
1997
Leading Minnesota Attorney, American Research Corporation
1995
Pyramid of Excellence, 3M
1987
Alpha Grant award, 3M
1985
Golden Step Award, 3M
Work Experience
2006 - Present
President, Environmental Advantage Law LLPC
1997 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota Law School
2003 - 2006
Senior Corporate Counsel, Ecolab Inc.
1979 - 2002
Associate General Counsel, 3M
1975 - 1979
Assisstant Regional Council, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Associations
2009 - Present
American Israel Chamber of Commerce of MinnesotaPresident
2008 - Present
Republicans for Environmental ProtectionMinnesota Coordinator
2007 - Present
Eco EducationMember
2007 - Present
Minnesota WatersMember
2006 - Present
Minnesota Environmental InitiativeBoard Member
2006 - Present
Friends of the Mississippi RiverMember
2004 - Present
Minnesotans Against TerrorismMember
2003 - Present
Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Metro Regional Response CommitteeMember
1988 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Law SectionCouncil Member, Past Chair
2007 - 2009
Minnesota Clean Water CouncilMember. Steering Committee
2007 - 2009
St. Paul Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lone Pine Landfill
Significant recovery, exceeding expectations.
Superfund Site
Binding arbitration for allocation of liability.
Superfund Site
Binding arbitration for allocation of liability.
Education
1975
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of Illinois, Chicago
MA - Masters
1971
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Minnesota Water Laws and Regulations
Water Law Ethics
2009
World Future Society Annual Conference
Environmental and Business Sustainability
2009
Cleantech 2009 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Water Technology Opportunities in the US
2009
Australian Corporate Lawyers Association
Voluntary Environmental Sustainability Reporting
2008
World Future Society Annual Conference
Environmental and Business Sustainability
2008
Tel Aviv University Law School
Environmental Law Lessons from USA Mistakes
2008
Tel Aviv Bar Environmental Law Section Presentation
Opportunities in Environmental Law Practice
2008
Republican National Convention
Achieving Energy Independence
2008
American Corporate Council Association Conference
Environmental and Sustainability Reporting
Publications
2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Best Policy is Made at Equator, Not Poles
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers