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    Of Counsel

    Randall M. Lutz

    Randy Lutz brings to Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law) more than three decades of extensive experience in environmental law. He focuses his practice in brownfield redevelopments; environmental permitting and compliance, including counseling clients on regulatory issues with state and federal environmental agencies; litigation of environmental claims; and environmental enforcement defense. He has substantial experience in land use and the energy industry.

    Prior to reentering private practice, Randy served in various public positions, including working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office where he was Principal Counsel to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which included the environmental regulatory programs at that time.

    As former Director of the EPA’s nationwide criminal enforcement program, Randy was responsible for helping to establish the program at the EPA. He reviewed and approved all criminal investigations and referrals for prosecution, and developed national policies and priorities with respect to federal enforcement. His work with the EPA earned him the EPA’s Bronze Medal for outstanding public service.

    Prior to his service with the EPA, Randy served for nine years as Principal Counsel and as Assistant Attorney General of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore.

    Randy is frequently asked to write and speak on a range of environmental and economic development issues.  He has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation consecutively since 1995, was named the Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” for the Baltimore area in Environmental Law for 2021, 2017 and 2015 and in Environmental Litigation in 2016 and was named the “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Energy/Environmental Law” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell.

    He has been selected for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers annually since 2006 and has been recognized by Corporate Counsel as one of the top lawyers for Energy/Public Utility, Environmental and Natural Resources Law in the state of Maryland since 2009.

    Randy is admitted to practice in Maryland and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fourth, Third and D.C. U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.

    Some of the noteworthy projects that he has provided environmental legal assistance include:

    • Redevelopment of Sparrows Point, the 3,100 acre former Bethlehem Steel plant, facility and port
    • Development of Harbor Point on the former Allied-Signal chrome plant into a 27-acre mixed-use waterfront office, retail, residential and recreational complex on the water in Baltimore
    • Development of Canton Crossing, a former Exxon refinery and tank farm into a 30+ acre upscale shopping center including a Target and Harris Teeter
    • Development of the Amazon Fulfillment & Sort Center on the former General Motors assembly plant into 1.2 million sq. ft. of operational space
    • CERCLA cost recovery federal suit against the former owners of a large Baltimore paint plant
    • Defending RCRA suit involving allegations of methane migration
    • Defending major water and sewer commission in CERCLA cost recovery federal suit for chemicals leaking from sewers

    Education


    • University of Maryland School of Law, J.D.
    • University of Maryland, B.S. with high honors

    Bar Admissions


    • Maryland

    Memberships and Affiliations


    • Former Chairman, Environmental Section, Maryland  State Bar Association
    • Former Chairman, Northeast Hazardous Waste Project
    • Former President and Life-Member, Board of Directors, Mental Health Association of Maryland
    • University of Maryland, Smith School of Business, Alumni Chapter Advisory Board
    • Brown School of Business Advisory Board, Stevenson University

    Awards


    • Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation, 1995 -2020
    • Best Lawyers in America –  Environmental Law – Baltimore Area Lawyer of the Year, 2015, 2017 and 2021
    • Best Lawyers in America – Environmental Litigation – Baltimore Area Lawyer of the Year, 2016
    • Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, 2006 – 2020
    • Selected “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Energy/Environmental Law” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
    • Named “Top Lawyers for Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Law” Corporate Counsel, 2009 – 2020
    • Awarded commendation medal, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1984-1987
    • Warren Williams Speakers Award Recipient, American Psychiatric Association
    • Advocate of the Year Award, Mental Health Association of Maryland

    Best Lawyers


    Randall M. Lutz - Best Lawyers of the Year 2021 - Environmental Law, Baltimore, Maryland

    Randall M. Lutz

    Of Counsel
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    rlutz@pklaw.com
    410-769-6159 (Direct Dial) 443-829-4803 (Mobile)
    (410) 832-5678
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    Environmental Law Brownfields Healthcare Energy Commercial Litigation Corporate and Real Estate

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    Tina Canatella
    tcanatella@pklaw.com
    (410) 339-6748
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