James C. Kezele

4.6 (36 reviews )

Cincinnati Ohio United States

Environmental Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025

513-579-6400 Website

About James

James C. Kezele: Experienced Environmental Law Attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio

With over three decades of experience in environmental law and real estate transactions, James C. Kezele represents public and private companies and municipalities to ensure their compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
Real Estate Law

In his practice, James routinely counsels clients through transactions involving the purchase and sale of contaminated properties. His significant experience includes evaluating environmental due diligence investigations such as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and other regulatory due diligence.

Environmental Law Practice

Voluntary Action Program (VAP) in Ohio and Kentucky's Brownfield Redevelopment Programs
Counseling clients on the Clean Air Act and state air pollution laws
Processes for applying for, negotiating the terms of, and complying with various environmental permits including Title V permits, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits, and NPDES wastewater permits.
Performing facility or programmatic environmental audits and preparing for facility inspections
Developing regulatory responses to environmental issues
Counseling on mineral leasing matters

Awards: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025. Recognized: Environmental Law, Recognized: Environmental Law - 2023, Recognized: Real Estate Law - 2023, Recognized: Environmental Law - 2022, Recognized: Real Estate Law - 2022, Recognized: Environmental Law - 2021, Recognized: Real Estate Law - 2021.

Education & Credentials

Firms: Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
Affiliations: None provided in the data given
Languages: None provided in the data given
Bar Admissions: Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), Kentucky Bar Association (KBA)
Universities: University of Dayton, Claremont McKenna College
Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton, M.A. in Environmental Science from Claremont McKenna College

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Education

University of Dayton

Claremont McKenna College

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.6 / 5

36 Reviews

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Margaret Davis-Kihn

Jan 30, 2026

The absolute best in Cincinnati for Environmental Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Short and sweet: James C. Kezele is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Environmental Law. If you're in Cincinnati and need help with your legal issues, call them immediately. You wo...

Sabrina Schaden

Jan 30, 2026

The absolute best in Cincinnati for Environmental Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Rodney Schiller

Jan 30, 2026

Highly recommend James C. Kezele for anyone needing expert Environmental Law help in Ohio

Honestly, I can't thank James C. Kezele enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Environmental Law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would recommend to...

Ken Kertzmann

Jan 30, 2026

James C. Kezele did a great job handling my complex Environmental Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but James C. Kezele in Cincinnati is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsi...

Susie Runolfsdottir

Jan 30, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by James C. Kezele for my Environmental Law case

Best lawyer for Environmental Law in Cincinnati. Period. I've seen others, but James C. Kezele is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I am so t...