$ 250-450 per hour
About Chad
Biography
Chad J. McGuire is a professor of environmental policy within the Department of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. His background is in environmental law and environmental science. Chad teaches, writes, and practices in the fields of environmental law, policy, sustainability and dispute resolution. He has published overly twenty scholarly articles and two academic texts on these topics over the last ten years. He has worked on policy issues related to ocean policy and resource management, coastal management, land use, and climate change. His expertise has been sought in both private and public forums, and he has served on committees for both non-profit and government entities. He has over 15 years of experience in the environmental management field.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
15%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 25 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, A.P.C.
Golden Eagle Plaza, 525 B Street, 15th Floor, San Diego, CA, 92101-4401
University Of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Department of Public Policy, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Chad J. McGuire's Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 client review from Avvo
Posted by Katy | September 4, 2010
Excellent representation on my car accident!
Chad handled my case with great professionalism. He was able to address issues that arose during the case with his knowledge of the law and the facts of the case. The case was not clear in liability and he skillfully negotiated a settlement on my behalf. He kept me well-informed on the progress of...
Chad J. McGuire's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Mcguire and I have worked together on personal injury matters for well over ten (10) years now; I find Mr. Mcguire to be a very good attorney. His legal research skills, and his skills in the court room are indeed very impressive. I have learned much just by watching Mr. Mcguire work. I have also had the pleasure of watching Mr. Mcguire as a professor; currently he has a tenured professorship position at the University of Massachusetts. However, he still counsels my law office on complicated civil matters. He is also very active with Pro Bono work and has recently received such awards in his area. He is an absolute credit to the legal profession, and to the world of academia. I, without hesitation, highly endorse this lawyer's work, and look forward to him continuing his efforts for those needing justice."
Mark Blane
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellent, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
2014
Pro Bono Recognition Honor Roll, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
2013
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
2012
Pro Bono Recognition Honor Roll, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
2012
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
2011
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
2010
Pro Bono Publico Award, Bristol County Bar Association / New Center of Legal Advocacy
2010
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
2009
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, First Justices of Southeastern Massachusetts
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate Professor of Environmental Policy, University Of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
2007 - Present
Of Counsel, Law Offices Of Mark C. Blane, Apc
2009 - 2013
Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy, University Of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Associations
2011 - Present
Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and RecreationStewardship Council Member
2010 - Present
Association for Environmental Studies and SciencesMember
2011 - 2012
American Bar Association, Marine Resources SubcommitteeCo-Chair
2009 - 2011
American Bar Association, Marine Resources SubcommitteeVice Chair Publications
1997 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Casillas v. Metabolife International, Inc., San Diego County Superior Court, GIS 15803
Settlement
Eagle v. Mercedes Benz, 03CV018, Federal District Court, Southern District of California
Settlement
Vincent O’Brien, et al. v. The Kathleen Marie Potter Living Trust, P182936, San Diego County Superior Court, Probate Division
Verdict for Client
Capps-Connor v. American Home Products, et al., Federal District Court, Central District of California
Settlement
Education
2009
University of Massachusetts, Boston
MS - Masters
2003
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
UMass Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Colloquium
When Policy Outcomes Frustrate Policy Goals: Recent Evidence of Public Flood Insurance Premium Distortions in Massachusetts
2015
Global Awareness Education and Action (GAEA): A Summit on Climate Resiliency
Resilient Communities: Policy Impacts of Climate Change
2015
2015
37th Annual Fall Research Conference: The Golden Age of Evidence-Based Policy
Risky Business: Publicly Insuring Against Rising Tides
2014
The 20th International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology
The Impact of Climate Induced Sea Level Rise on Coastal Management: How Existing Policy Frameworks Influence Risk Perception
2014
Sixth International Conference on Climate Change
Of Property Rights and Sea Level Rise Adaptation: The Role of Government in Protecting Against Climate Change at the Shoreline
2014
Chancellor's Summer Talk Series
The Basics of Sea Level Rise
2013
The 21st Century Classroom: Online and Blended Learning
Developing and Implementing a Graduate Online Program
2013
Chase-Miller Forum for Public Policy and the Environment
Land Use Planning in the Dynamic Coastal Zone: Challenges Presented by Sea Level Rise
2012
Legal Solutions to Coastal Climate Change in Connecticut: University of Connecticut School of Law
Legal solutions to coastal climate change: Takings jurisprudence under the 5th Amendment
2012
Chancellor's Colloquium Series
Adapting to Sea Level Rise in the Coastal Zone: How the Law Impacts Policy Directions
2012
Careers in Law Series
Environmental Law Careers
2012
2nd Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Sustainability Forum: Economic Benefits of Sustainability to Southeastern Massachusetts
Linking the Regional Economy and Regional Sustainability
2011
AESS Annual Conference: Confronting Complexity
Confronting Complexity Through the Policy Perspective
2010
Sustainability Summer Camp
Major Sustainability Principles
2010
22nd International Coastal Conference of The Coastal Society
Climate adaptation and the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution: How do adaptation strategies impact regulatory takings claims?
2009
The Seventh William R. and Lenore Mote International Symposium in Fisheries Ecology
The back-ended issues of U.S. fisheries management: Law and policy implications
2009
Southern New England Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Legal frameworks in U.S. fisheries management.
Publications
2015
2015
2015
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review
The Role of Risk Perception in Building Sustainable Policy Instruments: A Case Study of Public Coastal Flood Insurance in the United States
2015
Natural Resources & Environment
Valuing Ecosystem Services in Coastal Management Policy: Looking Beyond the Here and Now
2014
2014
Ethics, Policy & Environment
Losing the Message: Some Policy Implications of Anthropocentric Indirect Arguments for Environmental Protection
2014
Taylor & Francis
Environmental Law From the Policy Perspective
2013
Natural Resources & Environment
Thinking Ahead: The Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Landscape Protections
2013
2012
2012
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
Regulatory Takings Claims and Coastal Management of Sea-Level Rise: Remembering Governments Are More than Regulators
2012
2012
Taylor & Francis
Environmental Decision-making: A Toolbox
2012
Natural Resources & Environment
Coastal Planning, Federal Consistency, and Climate Change: A Recent Divergence of Federal and State Interests
2012
Natural Resources & Environment
Systems Thinking Applies to U.S. Federal Fisheries Management
2011
2011
ABA International Environmental Law Subcommittee Newsletter
Marine mammals and international trade: Balancing social conscience with trade obligations---a summary and update on the World Trade Organization seal products dispute
2011
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
Who owns the fish? Moving from the commons to federal ownership of our national fisheries
2011
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
A review of amendment 16 to the northeast multispecies fisheries management plan
2011
Journal of Sustainable Development
The Nonexistence of Sustainability in International Maritime Shipping: Issues For Consideration
2010
Journal of Politics and Law
Some back-ended legal and political issues in United States fisheries management.
2010
Journal of Sustainable Development
A case of carbon sequestration potential of land use policies favoring re-growth and long-term protection of temperate forests.
2010
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
Regulatory takings and rising tides: Lessons from Lucas and background principles analysis as a way of justifying prohibitions on coastal development in response to climate change
2010
2010
2010
New York Times
Cape Wind Proposal Faces a New Political Storm
2009
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
Rights-based fisheries and ecosystem-based management: Maybe scientists and fishermen know the way
2008
ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Newsletter
Ecosystem-based management and traditional property rights: Some legal and policy issues for consideration.
2008
ABA Marine Resources Subcommittee Newsletter
Operational issues in U.S. fisheries management: What are some of the major scientific, political, and legal hurdles to implementing ecosystem-based management?
2007
ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Newsletter
Ecosystem-based management of terrestrial and coastal water resources: Can Rapanos teach us anything about the future of integrated water management?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides