Joseph Peter Koncelik

For fifteen years, I have been actively involved in environmental law, both as an attorney and as a regulator. I am a partner at the law firm of Frantz Ward in Cleveland and head the firm’s environmental practice. I represent businesses in all areas of federal and state environmental law, including laws governing hazardous waste clean up, brownfield redevelopment, solid waste, water, wetland and air regulation.

Prior to joining Frantz Ward, I was in the senior management of Ohio EPA, holding the positions of Director, Assistant Director and Chief Legal Council. I also worked in the Ohio Attorney General's Office handling environmental enforcement cases and administrative appeals. I feel my diverse background provides me an effective skill set to effectively represent my clients.

I am a frequent speaker and writer. I maintain the Ohio Environmental Law Blog (www.ohioenvironmentallawblog.com). My blog has been referenced by other internet publications and profiled in publications such as Cleveland Business Connects. I also have given media interviews to various National and Ohio publications (U.S. News & World Report, Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch, and Toledo Blade) as well as trade publications, such as Inside EPA.

Ohio State University - Columbus

B.A | Political Science

1986 - 1990

Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Graduated with "honors" and "distinction"

Partner

Frantz Ward LLP

2007 - Current

Director

Ohio EPA

2005 - 2006

Chief Legal Counsel

Ohio EPA

1999 - 2004

Assistant Attorney General

Ohio Attorney General's Office

1995 - 1999

Ohio State Bar

Member

Current

Environmental Markets Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Cuyahoga River Action Partnership

Chairperson

Current

Ohio