James M. Porter, P.A. is a law firm
devoted to the practice of environmental
law and litigation. Jim has over 20 years
of experience practicing in the areas of
environmental law, including
environmental litigation. Prior to opening
his own firm in 2002, Jim was a partner
in the Miami office of an international firm
where, as a member of the firm’s
litigation department, he practiced
environmental law and commercial
litigation.
      
Representative Matters
The representation of plaintiffs and defendants in private
cost recovery and contribution litigation in state and
federal courts in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio,
Illinois, Rhode Island, California.
•  Counseling of solid waste disposal and resource to
energy clients on matters relating to facility operations
arising under federal and state environmental laws.
•  Representing clients in administrative hearing on permit
challenges under the Florida Administrative Procedure
Act.
•  Acting as national “Superfund” counsel for a major tire
manufacturer.
•  Serving as lead, local defense counsel in class action
suits filed against manufacturer of polybutylene pipe.
•  Representation of international consulting firm in
software license litigation.
•  Counsel to national mechanical subcontracting firm on
environmental and construction claims.


James M. Porter, P.A.        2920 SunTrust International Center        1 SE 3rd Avenue        Miami, FL 33131        Ph: (786) 425-2299
James M. Porter, P.A.
James M. Porter, P.A. now represents a
broad mix of local as well as national
clients. Representative clients include a
national waste disposal company, an
electrical equipment manufacturer, an
international airline, a mechanical
contractor, and a large agricultural
company. The firm advises its clients on
federal and state air, water, and
hazardous waste compliance,
permitting and enforcement issues.
In addition, the firm represents clients on environmental issues arising out of real estate transactions and
mergers and acquisitions.  
As a small firm with big firm experience, we provide our clients with the
superior legal services usually associated with larger firms while maintaining the personal
relationships and level of client service unique to small firms