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“Daniel Vineyard is noted for his Superfund experience as well as his work on natural resource damages issues. One client stated, 'He is a very seasoned litigator and really knows the landscape when it comes to disputes related to contaminated properties. He’s extremely articulate, persuasive, and when he speaks, people listen.'”

— Chambers USA

“Dan Vineyard of Jackson Walker is always the first person I go to when I have questions regarding CERCLA. He, and the lawyers that work with him, have in-depth experience that goes beyond mere understanding of the black-letter law. They are practitioners who have been involved in every facet of the CERCLA arena, from negotiations with federal, state and local regulators, to negotiating multi-party commercial settlement, to leading complex litigation. They are cost-effect, easy to work with, and committed to providing good, practical, sound advice to their clients. ”

— Anonymous

Jackson Walker
Daniel E. Vineyard

Daniel E. Vineyard

Partner, Houston
713.752.4277
dvineyard@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Environment & Natural Resources

Experience

  • Administrative and Regulatory
  • Arbitration
  • Environmental | Energy
  • Environmental Litigation & Toxic Tort
  • Remediation & Property Redevelopment
  • Superfund
  • Waste

Biography

Dan is a recognized authority on CERCLA/Superfund, RCRA and State cleanups. His 30 years of practice in this area and representation of clients big and small on removal and response actions of every variety gives him a perspective on the practice shared by very few. His expertise has allowed him to efficiently analyze each case and provide sound strategic advice to assist his clients at hundreds of Superfund sites across the country.

Dan is a certified mediator and has successfully mediated numerous matters to resolution.

Education

B.A., Oral Roberts University
J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law

Bar Admissions

California, 1985
Texas, 1995

Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the First, Fifth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California

Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Client Results Attorney News Areas of Focus

Dan has been involved in precedent-setting CERCLA litigation relating to municipal solid wastes and cost recovery.

  • Recently represented client in successful cost recovery action involving 1200 PRPs.
  • Represented PRP Group in converting Unilateral Order to Consent Decree with forgiveness of substantial past costs.
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
    • Ranked for Environment – Texas, 2018-2022
    • Recognized Practitioner in Environment – Texas, 2008-2013, 2017
    • Recognized Practitioner in Environment: Litigation – Texas, 2006-2007
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Environmental Law, 2022-2023
  • Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, Environmental Law, esp. Superfund Cleanup, 2023
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental & Energy Lawyers, Environmental Law – Superfund Cleanup, 2021
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2019
  • Top Attorney in Texas, Texas Monthly, 2015-2016

Publications

  • “Supreme Court Allows “PRP” Landowners to Bring State Common Law Claims at Superfund Cleanup Site,” Jackson Walker Insights (April 23, 2020)

Speaking Engagements

  • “Pros and Cons of Entering Model Form Consent Decrees With EPA,” EHS Support Sediment & PRP Summit (September 2022)
  • “Set Your Sights on an Exit Strategy” and “Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned,” EHS Support Sediment & PRP Summit in Philadelphia (September 2016)
  • “I Need to Hire an Expert: Now What?!,” Chevron Law Department, Lunch and Learn Series (August 2012)
  • “How To Handle Agency Inspections,” TransCanada USA Services, Inc. In-house Environmental Group (February 2009)
  • “The Ethics of Negotiations,” The Woodlands Bar Association CLE Luncheon Series (January 2009)
  • “Conflicts of Interest,” Chevron U.S.A. Law Department (June 2009)
  • “CERCLA Cost Recovery and Allocation,” Mealey’s Environmental Litigation Conference (April 2005)
  • “Managing CERCLA Litigation,” June 1994, Executive Enterprises, Inc. Southwest Environmental Regulations Seminar
  • “CERCLA 101,” National Association of Manufacturers (May 1991)
  • “The CERCLA Petroleum Exclusion and E&P Exception,” American Petroleum Institute (November 1990)
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • The Woodlands Bar Association, Former Vice President
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of California
  • Houston Bar Association
Ninth Circuit Upholds $18M Default Judgment for Energy Client

November 8, 2022

More Client Results

February 14, 2023

Attorney News

Lawdragon Lists Five Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Leading Environmental Lawyers

Jackson Walker announces the selection of Ali Abazari, Leonard Dougal, Michael Nasi, Benjamin Rhem, and Daniel Vineyard to “The Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law” list for 2023.

Superfund Butte Montana copper contamination site CERCLA

February 6, 2023

Insights

Expect New Standards for Landfills, Industrial Sites as EPA Tackles PFAS Discharge in Water

EPA recently issued the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 to address the widespread “forever chemicals,” known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in water, air, fish, and soil around the world.

By Daniel Vineyard & Tyler Self

Environmental CERCLA Superfund with Jackson Walker logo

November 8, 2022

Client Results

Ninth Circuit Upholds $18M Default Judgment for Energy Client

Jennifer Caughey and Peter Hansen, along with Chris Thompson and Dan Vineyard, obtained a unanimous appellate victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. That victory preserves an $18 million default judgment.

Daniel Vineyard with Jackson Walker logo

August 29, 2022

Speaking Engagements

Dan Vineyard to Discuss Consent Decrees at 2022 Sediment & PRP Summit

During the 2022 Sediment & PRP Summit on September 22, 2022, Jackson Walker partner Daniel E. Vineyard will present “Pros and Cons of Entering Model Form Consent Decrees With EPA.” The presentation will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages for a responsible party to enter into a consent decree for the investigation and remediation of a contaminated sediment site.

August 18, 2022

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Chambers USA 2022 guide attorneys

June 1, 2022

Spotlight

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.

November 16, 2021

Attorney News

‘Lawdragon’ Lists 15 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental, Energy, and Employment Law

Jackson Walker announces the selection of 15 attorneys to Lawdragon‘s list of the 500 leading practitioners in environmental and energy law and corporate employment law.

August 19, 2021

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Pacific Ocean Hawaii water

June 1, 2021

Insights

Justices Hold CWA Settlement Does Not Start the Clock on CERCLA Limitations

By Dan Vineyard, Lindsey Moorhead, & Carolyn Campion

In Territory of Guam v. United States, the Supreme Court unanimously held that claims for contribution under Section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) require the resolution of a CERCLA-specific liability. Accordingly, settlements or consent decrees under different environmental statutes will not start the clock on a party’s CERCLA claims for limitations purposes.

May 20, 2021

Spotlight

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2021 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 41 attorneys and 14 departments for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Global and USA guides.

More Attorney News

Dan has a national Superfund and natural resource damages practice and handles litigation associated with CERCLA sites. He serves as common counsel for a number of PRP Groups.

Dan has represented clients in hundreds of these matters for 30 years – first as in-house counsel for a major oil company, then as outside counsel – in every EPA Region. He has also been lead counsel in more than 30 CERCLA cases in jurisdictions from coast to coast.

In addition, Dan has litigated pipeline and construction cases and mediated several energy cases.

Dan has developed particular expertise in the following areas:

  • CERCLA and its state analogs
  • Natural Resource Damages
  • Pipelines

Practice Experience

Dan has been involved in precedent-setting CERCLA litigation relating to municipal solid wastes and cost recovery.

  • Recently represented client in successful cost recovery action involving 1200 PRPs.
  • Represented PRP Group in converting Unilateral Order to Consent Decree with forgiveness of substantial past costs.

Recognition & Accolades

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
    • Ranked for Environment – Texas, 2018-2022
    • Recognized Practitioner in Environment – Texas, 2008-2013, 2017
    • Recognized Practitioner in Environment: Litigation – Texas, 2006-2007
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Environmental Law, 2022-2023
  • Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, Environmental Law, esp. Superfund Cleanup, 2023
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental & Energy Lawyers, Environmental Law – Superfund Cleanup, 2021
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2019
  • Top Attorney in Texas, Texas Monthly, 2015-2016

Publications & Speeches

Publications

  • “Supreme Court Allows “PRP” Landowners to Bring State Common Law Claims at Superfund Cleanup Site,” Jackson Walker Insights (April 23, 2020)

Speaking Engagements

  • “Pros and Cons of Entering Model Form Consent Decrees With EPA,” EHS Support Sediment & PRP Summit (September 2022)
  • “Set Your Sights on an Exit Strategy” and “Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned,” EHS Support Sediment & PRP Summit in Philadelphia (September 2016)
  • “I Need to Hire an Expert: Now What?!,” Chevron Law Department, Lunch and Learn Series (August 2012)
  • “How To Handle Agency Inspections,” TransCanada USA Services, Inc. In-house Environmental Group (February 2009)
  • “The Ethics of Negotiations,” The Woodlands Bar Association CLE Luncheon Series (January 2009)
  • “Conflicts of Interest,” Chevron U.S.A. Law Department (June 2009)
  • “CERCLA Cost Recovery and Allocation,” Mealey’s Environmental Litigation Conference (April 2005)
  • “Managing CERCLA Litigation,” June 1994, Executive Enterprises, Inc. Southwest Environmental Regulations Seminar
  • “CERCLA 101,” National Association of Manufacturers (May 1991)
  • “The CERCLA Petroleum Exclusion and E&P Exception,” American Petroleum Institute (November 1990)

Community Involvement

  • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • The Woodlands Bar Association, Former Vice President
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of California
  • Houston Bar Association

Practice Areas

  • Environment & Natural Resources

Experience

  • Administrative and Regulatory
  • Arbitration
  • Environmental | Energy
  • Environmental Litigation & Toxic Tort
  • Remediation & Property Redevelopment
  • Superfund
  • Waste
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