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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Max Stracke

Jan 30, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of James C. Kezele and staff

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to James C. Kezele. They helped me out big time with my Environmental Law issue and kept me informed at every step of the pr...

Lois Weissnat

Jan 30, 2026

Outstanding experience with James C. Kezele in Cincinnati - truly the best legal team

Joy Windler

Jan 30, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at James C. Kezele in Cincinnati - they are amazing

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...

Homer Mosciski

Jan 30, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at James C. Kezele's firm

Everyone at James C. Kezele's office in Cincinnati was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt li...

Everett Braun

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...