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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Adrian Schaefer

Jan 30, 2026

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

Really glad I found James C. Kezele for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in O...

Russell Windler

Jan 30, 2026

Top notch experts in Cincinnati - James C. Kezele is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Super helpful and professional staff at James C. Kezele's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal ex...

Patricia Heller

Jan 30, 2026

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

I've worked with a few lawyers in Cincinnati over the years, but James C. Kezele stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I fe...

Christine Dare

Jan 30, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by James C. Kezele in Cincinnati

Jared Funk

Jan 30, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from James C. Kezele

If you need a Environmental Law lawyer, James C. Kezele is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my case. I felt l...