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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Ben Sauer

Jan 30, 2026

So glad I called James C. Kezele to handle my Environmental Law case in Cincinnati

I wasn't sure who to call for my Environmental Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with James C. Kezele. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have someone so...

Candice Marks

Jan 30, 2026

Great people who truly care at James C. Kezele - the best legal team in Ohio

I've already told all my friends and family about James C. Kezele. If you need Environmental Law help in Ohio, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts who really understand t...

Antoinette Wolff

Jan 30, 2026

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

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...

Darnell Price

Jan 30, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of James C. Kezele

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...

Penny Prosacco

Jan 30, 2026

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

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to James C. Kezele and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their c...