Elizabeth M. Harris

SEATTLE – September 1, 2018 – Veris Law Group PLLC, a Seattle-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Harris has joined the firm as a new attorney.

 

Elizabeth has a broad environmental law practice with an emphasis on contaminated properties. She advises clients under the Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA). She works with clients to secure insurance coverage for environmental claims, pursue cost recovery, obtain regulatory closure for contaminated sites, assist with permitting issues, and maintain regulatory compliance.

 

Before joining Veris Law Group, Elizabeth represented the City of New York as an Associate Corporation Counsel in its Law Department on land use and environmental matters. She litigated cases in federal, state, and local courts, and successfully argued, and won, motions involving environmental review and watershed protection matters.

 

“We are thrilled that Elizabeth has joined the firm. Her government experience representing the City of New York on environmental and regulatory matters in both transactional and litigation contexts will make her an exceptional resource as she helps our clients navigate complex compliance and enforcement issues,” said Michelle Ulick Rosenthal, one of Veris’ founding members.

 

Elizabeth earned a J.D. from New York University School of Law, and a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.

 

About Veris Law Group PLLC

Founded in December 2011, Veris’ lawyers have the knowledge, connections, and experience to provide unrivaled legal services to their clients.  Veris’ attorneys are available to assist with environmental, real estate, construction, land use, insurance, and litigation matters.  For more information about Veris, visit www.verislawgroup.com.