Gerard M. GiordanoSpecial Counsel |
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Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1988; Seton Hall Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
- University of Colorado, M.P.A., 1983
- Rutgers University, B.S., 1974
Bar & Court Admissions
- New Jersey, 1988
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1988
FAX: 201-678-6306
ggiordano@coleschotz.com
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Legal Secretary: Chris Uscher
TEL: 201-489-3000, ext 5074
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Gerard Giordano's practice includes counseling clients with regard to federal and state environmental regulations, compliance programs, corporate health and safety issues, as well as real estate and commercial transactions. He is also involved in litigating complex environmental cost recovery and insurance matters.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Giordano worked at the United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as an industrial hygiene compliance officer.
He has published several articles on OSHA law and environmental issues. He has served as a lecturer on occupational and safety and health issues and was an adjunct professor at Bergen Community College, where he taught environmental law.
Noteworthy
Mr. Giordano has been awarded an AV rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals.
Published Decisions
State of N.Y. v. SCA Services, Inc., 844 F.Supp. 926, 1994 WL 73978, 38 ERC 1478, 24 Envtl. L. Rep. 21,461, , S.D.N.Y., February 01, 1994(No. 83 Civ. 6402 (RPP).)
Publications
- OSHA Basics: FAQs For Your Clients, NJEsq
- Answering Frequently Asked Questions About OSHA, Cleaning & Restoration
- Ask A Lawyer: Be Prepared for an OSHA Inspection, The Record
- The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Strikes Down OSHA’s Multi-Employer Policy, Cleaning & Restoration
- What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About OSHA
- Weaving Straw into Gold, New Jersey Law Journal
- Risks of Using In-house Employees for Environmental Cleanups, Cleaning & Restoration
- Ruling Makes It Harder to Recoup Cleanup Cost, New Jersey Lawyer
- Employees’ Rights to Sue Employers for Workplace Injuries Broadened by Supreme Court Cases, Cole Schotz Docket
- OSHA Inspections Not Just a Cost of Doing Business, New Jersey Law Journal
- How To Navigate OSHA's Safe Harbor, New Jersey Law Journal
- OSHA Inspections Not Just a Cost of Doing Business, Cole Schotz Docket
How an Employer Should Behave During an OSHA Inspection, NJ Industrial News
Liability Under OSHA for Officers, Directors, New Jersey Lawyer
When Is a Transporter an Arranger Under CERCLA?, Environmental Law Reporter
New Asbestos Standards Require More Details, New Jersey Law Journal
Declarations of Environmental Restrictions: Issues to Consider in Litigation Over Cleanup, New Jersey Lawyer
Law Blog Articles
OSHA Releases Guidance to Employers to Reduce Workplace Exposure to the Flu, Employment Law Monitor
EPA Regulates Home Improvements To Address Risk Of Lead Paint, Environmental & Energy Law Monitor
Speaking Engagements
- Environmental Land Use Permits in New Jersey in 2008, Cole Schotz Seminar, May 22, 2008
Professional Activities
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
