Joe Herbster counsels and defends energy, petrochemical, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, marine terminal, and retail clients on a broad array of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues at the state and federal levels.
Joe's practice spans environmental diligence and transactional support, compliance counseling, investigation defense, and dispute resolution. He supports the creation, acquisition, and divestiture of significant assets across the country, including joint ventures, new facilities, and major modifications. He advises clients on myriad environmental issues, including Clean Air Act permitting and enforcement and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) site remediation management and contribution claims.
Joe's experience includes strategic EHS support in emerging and evolving areas. For example, Joe advises project developers and sponsors on the environmental and social dimensions of project financings, including the review of environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) prepared for proposed energy and infrastructure projects. He works with technical consultants and lenders to evaluate ESIAs and structure mitigation plans to meet the requirements of national permitting regimes and standards imposed by international financial institutions and Equator Principles signatory banks.
Joe also maintains a robust Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) practice, including compliance counseling in areas such as process safety management (PSM) systems, powered industrial truck and fall protection standards, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and safety culture. In addition, he frequently provides on-site crisis management support for fatality accidents and catastrophic releases in a variety of industrial settings.
Joe is actively involved in pro bono matters with a focus on strengthening our criminal justice system. He volunteers with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Kairos Prison Ministry International.
经验
- University of Houston (J.D. cum laude 2009; Notes and Comments Editor, Houston Law Review; Order of the Barons; National Order of the Scribes; Byron McCoy Excellence in Advocacy Award); University of Kansas (B.G.S. in Communication Studies 2005)
- Texas
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
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