Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
David M. Heineck
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
David represents companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to regional companies and local governments on a broad range of federal and state environmental matters and related litigation, and on water rights appropriations and transfers.
Overview
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1979
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Awards:
- Washington Super Lawyers (2012-2014)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rated
- Montclair’s Who’s Who in American Law
- Selected as a Super Lawyer, Environmental Law, by Law & Politics magazine
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- CERCLA and NRD
Responding to EPA and state requirements for remedial action and claims for NRD liability under CERCLA and similar state laws, including sites located within Indian Reservations, and making and defending CERCLA-related contribution claims. Representing companies at multi-party sites in CERCLA response cost and NRD allocation proceedings.
- RCRA
Determining hazardous waste management, permitting and corrective action requirements at ongoing industrial and commercial operations under the RCRA and similar state laws, and defense of RCRA-related enforcement actions, with an emphasis on the mineral processing sector and exclusion of waste streams from RCRA regulation under the Bevill exclusion.
- NPDES and CWA
Representing companies and governmental entities with respect to NPDES discharge permits and Section 404 wetland fill and mitigation bank permits under the CWA, and defending CWA enforcement actions including citizen suit actions.
- NEPA and SEPA
Brownfield project permitting, including scoping and evaluation of potential environmental impacts under NEPA and SEPA.
- General Environmental Matters
Assisting companies in water rights appropriations, transfers, banking, and associated real property transactions.
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