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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Dixie Bins

Jan 30, 2026

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

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Ohio, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. James C. Kezele is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They really t...

Pearl Littel

Jan 30, 2026

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

James C. Kezele has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my legal...

Lucy Mohr

Jan 30, 2026

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

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...

Ivan Weimann

Jan 30, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at James C. Kezele's legal practice

Solid experience overall with the law firm of James C. Kezele. They know Environmental Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said they would. I...

Jill Corkery

Jan 30, 2026

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

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...