Christopher Leroy Bell

Christopher Bell, Washington DC - Lawyer

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Office:

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2101 L Street, N.w., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20037

Phone:

7133743556 (Phone), 2023313101 (Fax)

Specialties:

Environmental
Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation
Energy & Natural Resources
Nanotechnology
Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Retail
Energy Transactions
Carbon Capture & Sequestration
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Energy Project Finance & Development
Water Law
OSHA

Memberships:

ISLN:

909136343

Admitted:

1985

University:

Michigan State University, B.A., 1981

Law School:

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude; University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1985 Order of the Coif

Reported:

Experience: Environmental Enforcement and Litigation: Defending a railroad in an EPA enforcement case arising from the derailment of a train transporting crude oil, as well as in related citizen suits brought under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Control Act.; Represented a manufacturing company in a criminal Clean Air Act investigation; the government declined to bring charges.; Defended a railroad in a criminal Clean Water Act case arising from a release of chemicals; the court dismissed the charges on preemption grounds prior to trial.; Defending an energy company in a Clean Air Act enforcement case being brought regarding emissions from its upstream operations.; Represented a multiple-facility resolve combined criminal and civil enforcement claims under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, including negotiating probation and debarment agreements and advising the company on implementing and complying with those agreements.; Defended companies in Department of Energy enforcement actions involving allegations of violations of energy efficiency standards.; Defended power generation clients in Represented several power generating facilities in Clean Air Act new source review enforcement cases.; Represented clients in numerous enforcement actions involving allegations of the improper use, storage and disposal of PCBs.; Defended a railroad in a toxic tort suit alleging damages from coal dust released from railcars; case dismissed on preemption grounds.; Defended companies facing allegations of violations of TSCA, including PMN and import/export requirements.; Defended a chemical company in criminal and civil enforcement actions arising from chemical releases (including one leading to a fatality).; Compliance and Sustainable Development: EPA Independent Monitor overseeing Duke Energy's compliance with a complex set of debarment and probation agreements arising from a guilty plea to violations of the Clean Water Act associated with releases of coal ash.; Assist facilities in applying for, obtaining, defending and complying with Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act permits.; Assisted dozens of companies around the world design, implement and evaluate environmental management and compliance systems, including systems based on ISO 14001 and the Sentencing Guidelines.; Advise clients on water rights in Texas, including negotiating various types of agreements involving the sale and use of water rights.; Served as member of independent peer-review committee reviewing and commenting on a Fortune 25 company's global sustainability strategy, as well as its annual sustainability report.; Advise clients on compliance auditing programs, including disclosure under Federal and state auditing policies, conducting audits, and evaluating corporate auditing programs.; Provide compliance advice under all of the major environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, RCRA, Clean Water Act, TSCA (including PCBs and the balance of the chemical regulatory program, including PMNs, substantial risk reporting, etc.) and FIFRA.; Conducted a comprehensive environmental compliance systems review of a large multi-state natural gas pipeline and distribution system.; Advise clients on compliance with non-U.S. environmental requirements, including REACH, ROHS and international transportation requirements (e.g., Basel Convention, IMDG).; Advocacy: Represent clients in D.C. Circuit challenges to EPA rulemakings under RCRA, the Clean Air Act and TSCA. Recent representations include appellate litigation involving the Clean Power Plan, the RCRA Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rule, the RCRA Subtitle D solid waste rules, the revised MACT standard for the plating and anodizing sector, and a petition to regulate lead-containing ammunition under TSCA.; Lead U.S. negotiator in the drafting of the original ISO 14001 EMS standard, as well as ISO standards on environmental auditing, life cycle assessment, and environmental performance evaluation.; Regularly write comments on proposed rules under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, TSCA and FIFRA.; Part of the U.S. international team negotiating ISO standards on nanotechnology since 2005, including serving as the primary drafter of ISO/TR 13121 Nanomaterial Risk Evaluation (2011) and the chair of ISO/TC 229's task group on nanotechnology and sustainability.; Represented a trade association in negotiating with EPA a favorable regulatory interpretation encouraging the beneficial re-use of recovered materials.; Member of the U.S. negotiating team for the recently published ISO 37001 standard on anti-corruption management systems.; Remediation: Represented a petro-chemical company in a remedial and natural resources damages matter involving a wetlands/riverine environment.; Advising several clients on PCB remediation and decontamination matters, including dredging and soil remediation projects, managing the demolition and decommissioning of buildings, and the disposition of PCB containing or contaminated equipment.; Environmental Aspects of Transactions: Conduct environmental due diligence on transactions, including reviews of legacy environmental conditions, operational compliance, and environmental issues related to product portfolios.; Negotiate environmental provisions of transactional documents.; Represented clients in several transactions involving wind and solar projects.; Advise clients on risk management strategies such as insurance to address legacy environmental issues in transactions.; Help manage compliance challenges in the transactional context, including post-closing auditing and the applicability of Federal and state audit disclosure policies.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Bell prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Previous Experience: Certified Manufacturing Technician (Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1979)

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Christopher Bell - Lawyer

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Office:

Ballard Spahr LLP

Specialties:

Construction Lending
Charter and Regulatory Matters

ISLN:

910298375

Admitted:

1996

University:

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, M.P.A., 1992; University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1990

Law School:

University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1996

Christopher Depalm Bell - Lawyer

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Licenses:

Virginia - Authorized to practice law 1996

Christopher L Bell, Washington DC - Lawyer

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Address:

Sidley Austin
1501 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
2027368118 (Office)

Licenses:

Dist. of Columbia - Active 1988

Specialties:

Advertising - 34%
Federal Regulation - 33%
Litigation - 33%

Christopher Bell - Lawyer

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Specialties:

Government/Administrative
Finance
Banking

ISLN:

1000350884

Admitted:

2016

Law School:

St. Mary's University, J.D., 2016

Christopher Bell - Lawyer

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Specialties:

Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury

ISLN:

919095951

Admitted:

2006

University:

Northern Illinois University, B.S., 2001; Northern Illinois University, 2002

Law School:

Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 2006

Christopher Bell - Lawyer

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ISLN:

1000063282

Admitted:

Virginia

Christopher Bell - Lawyer

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Specialties:

Arbitration
Litigation
Insurance
Reinsurance

ISLN:

900977549

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Christopher Bell Hagerstown, MD

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Christopher Bell St. Louis, MO

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Work:

Midwest Medical Supply
St. Louis, MO
Oct 2007 to Apr 2011
Shipping and Receiving Clerk General Motors
St. Louis, MO
Oct 2006 to Aug 2007 Package Handler
St. Louis, MO
Oct 2001 to Sep 2006

Education:

Professional Business School
St. Louis, MO
1991 to 1992
Certificate in Computer Operations Beumont High School
St. Louis, MO
1991

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Christopher A. Bell

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Specialties:

Family Medicine

Work:

Christopher A Bell DO
520 S Twin City Hwy STE 102, Nederland, TX 77627
4097292266 (phone), 4097292626 (fax)

Education:

Medical School
University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduated: 1994

Procedures:

Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
Vaccine Administration

Conditions:

Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Allergic Rhinitis
Anxiety Phobic Disorders

Languages:

English
Spanish

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He works in Nederland, TX and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Bell is affiliated with Medical Center Of Southeast Texas Hospital.

Christopher B. Bell

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Specialties:

Emergency Medicine

Work:

Sparks Medical Center
E Main & S 20 St, Van Buren, AR 72956
4794714350 (phone), 4794714361 (fax)

Education:

Medical School
University of Arkansas College of Medicine at Little Rock
Graduated: 2009

Procedures:

Arthrocentesis
Lumbar Puncture
Vaccine Administration
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)

Conditions:

Anemia
Bronchial Asthma
Calculus of the Urinary System
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Chronic Bronchitis

Languages:

English

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine at Little Rock in 2009. He works in Van Buren, AR and specializes in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Bell is affiliated with Sparks Medical Center - Van Buren and Sparks Regional Medical Center.

Christopher M. Bell

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Specialties:

General Surgery

Work:

Physician AssociatesPhysicians Associates LLC
1645 S Main St STE 101, Crossville, TN 38555
9314847531 (phone), 9314562844 (fax)

Education:

Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Graduated: 1973

Procedures:

Colonoscopy
Esophageal Dilatation
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)

Conditions:

Acute Pancreatitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Diverticulitis

Languages:

English

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1973. He works in Crossville, TN and specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Bell is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center.

Christopher L. Bell

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Specialties:

General Surgery, Bariatrician

Work:

Lane Winter & Bell
7777 Frst Ln STE A214, Dallas, TX 75230
9725667860 (phone), 9725666673 (fax)

Education:

Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine - Lubbock
Graduated: 2000

Procedures:

Appendectomy
Bariatric Surgery
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Liver Transplant
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Small Bowel Resection
Thoracoscopy
Thyroid Gland Removal
Tracheostomy
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Nephrectomy

Conditions:

Abdominal Hernia
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of Breast
Breast Disorders
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis

Languages:

English
Spanish

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine - Lubbock in 2000. He works in Dallas, TX and specializes in General Surgery and Bariatrician. Dr. Bell is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Hospital.

Christopher S Bell, Washington DC

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Specialties:

Social Work

Address:

50 Irving St Nw Suite 101, Washington, DC 20422
2027458000 (Phone)

Languages:

English

Christopher C. Bell

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Specialties:

Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Education:

Medical School
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Graduated: 2004

Procedures:

Arthrocentesis
Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
Vaccine Administration

Conditions:

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Gout
Internal Derangement of Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2004. He works in Layton, UT and 1 other location and specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Bell is affiliated with Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Intermountain Medical Center and LDS Hospital.

Christopher L. Bell

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Specialties:

Family Medicine

Work:

Family Medical Center
811 2 St SE STE A, Little Falls, MN 56345
3206317000 (phone), 3206320534 (fax)

Education:

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School at Minneapolis
Graduated: 2009

Languages:

English

Description:

Dr. Bell graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School at Minneapolis in 2009. He works in Little Falls, MN and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Bell is affiliated with CHI St Gabriels Health.

Christopher Bell

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Specialties:

Gastroenterology

Work:

Spokane Digestive Disease CenterSpokane Digestive Disease Center Gastroenterology
105 W 8 Ave STE 6010, Spokane, WA 99204
5098385950 (phone), 5098385961 (fax)

Languages:

English

Description:

Mr. Bell works in Spokane, WA and specializes in Gastroenterology. Mr. Bell is affiliated with Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Childrens Hospital.