Andrea M. Salimbene

Andrea has gained valuable knowledge and experience by litigating significant civil environmental cases in courts throughout Ohio.
Andrea's practice focuses on counseling clients on the environmental regulatory implications of their business decisions, and negotiating on their behalf with state and federal environmental agencies.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrea was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio. She represented the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in civil enforcement matters, and defended the agency's administrative actions before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission.

Surface water issues
Representation of government entities in sanitary and storm sewer system disputes
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
Permits to Install
Storm water construction permits
Drinking and groundwater issues, and public water system regulation
Hazardous waste permitting and recycling exemptions
Solid waste permitting and regulation of waste-to-energy technologies
Permitting and regulatory counseling for the nation's first off-shore freshwater wind turbine project proposed for Lake Erie

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Board of Supervisors and Government Outreach Committee
Columbus Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee
Ohio State Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee and Sub-Committee on Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Rule-making
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Green Council
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Associate Board
Women Lawyers of Franklin County

Publications and Presentations

"Biomass Energy: How Renewable is Renewable Energy?" Ohio State Bar Association 26^th Annual Environment, Energy and Resources Law Seminar; April 8,2011
Author of What's Trendy for Fall? Wrap Yourself In A Corporate Veil , Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys' Quarterly Review, Fall 2010