Jad Davis | Irvine Environmental Lawyer

Mr Jad T. Davis

Mr Jad T. Davis

Mr. Davis is a partner in a national law firm and he specializes in complex litigation.

Experience: 23 years

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About Jad

Mr. Davis is a partner in the Irvine and Los Angeles offices where he focuses on environmental law. He represents clients in a wide range of regulatory compliance and environmental enforcement matters under the federal Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, RCRA, California's Prop 65, Water Code and Hazardous Waste Control Law. His practice extends to representing clients in state and federal courts as well as before most state, regional and local agencies, including regional water quality control boards, the California Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. His typical matters involve state and federal lawsuits alleging an array of soils, water and air contamination.

Kutak Rock LLP is a preeminent national law firm that offers competitive rate structures and flexible fee arrangements.

Experience

Partner

Kutak Rock, LLP

November 2011-Present

Shareholder

Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley

October 2003-November 2011

Associate Attorney

Dwyer, Daley Brotzen & Bruno

2002-2003

Admission

Verified California

2002

Education

The George Washing School of Law

LL.M.

2002

University of California, San Diego

B.A.

1998

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, Environmental Section
  • Orange County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • His peers have named him to the Super Lawyers® Rising Star list in Southern California from through
    2008 / 2014
  • SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
  • Construction Documentation: Best Practices & Sound Claims Management – American Road & Transportation Builder’s Association’s Academy – Snowbird, Utah – May, .
    2013
  • The Quandaries of Managing Law Enforcement Misconduct & Lawsuits Public Agency Risk Managers Annual Conference (PARMA) February .
    2013
  • California’s Green Chemistry Initiative Kutak Rock LLP’s Agribusiness Seminar August .
    2012
  • Update on U.S. EPA’s Proposed Construction General Permit – ARTBA’s Regional Meeting December .
    2011
  • How Will The U.S. EPA’s Proposed Construction Permit Affect You – ARTBA’s National Convention Monterey California October .
    2011
  • The Storm Waters Are Rising: Troubling Trends for the Transportation Construction Industry ARTBA Webinar, May .
    2010

Notable Work

Publications

"Regulation Could Increase Water Bills," California Daily Journal, April 22, , co-authored with Tiffany K. Ackley.

2014


“State Proposes Strict Water Standard, But Who Picks Up The Tab?,” Daily Journal, October 10, , co-authored with Tiffany K. Ackley.

2013


"EPA and Logging Industry: Odd Bedfellows Before US High Court," Daily Journal, July 18, .

2013


"California’s Environmental Regulatory Agencies: Fractured, But Salvageable," Westlaw Journal – Environmental, August 15, , Volume 33, Issue 2.

2012


"Fight Increased Oversight Costs: Water Code Section 5," Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 2, .

1336 / 2012


Roundtable Series, Environmental Law, California Lawyer Magazine, December .

2011 / 2011


"Six Critical Changes to General Permit Compliance," SCCA Magazine, September 1, .

2011


"The Coming Storm: EPA Should Devise a Stormwater Program That Gives Contractors More Geographical Flexibility," Constructor Magazine, August 1, .

2011


"Permits Cross-Examined: Assessing Potential Impacts of Revising the National Storm Water Program," Storm Water Solutions, April .

2011


"EPA to Regulate Coal-Combustion Residuals," Westlaw Journal Environmental, January 5, .

2011


"Residential Contractors’ Defense Obligations in California," January 5, .

2009


"A Case of Mistaken Indemnity," Los Angeles Daily Journal, November 10, .

2008


"How to Minimize Potential Liability for Jobsite Injuries," Construction Executive, April 4, .

2004


"Court Makes Strides in Bias Reduction for Jury Selection," Los Angeles Daily Journal, July 24, .

2002


Kutak Rock LLP Highlights

Environmental Law, Complex Litigation, Mediation, Household Mold, Construction, Contract disputes

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