Matthew B. Eugster Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6821
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- mbeugster@varnumlaw.com
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- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Charlene Vondett, 616/336-6555
Environmental Experience
Matt is the current practice group chair for the environmental practice group. and his vast experience includes general environmental law, environmental compliance counseling, transactional due diligence, administrative law, civil and administrative enforcement defense, environmental insurance, Brownfield redevelopment and financing, agricultural law, and energy/alternative energy law. He routinely reviews environmental site assessments, directs remediation projects and has done extensive work with clients involved in the Michigan Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) program. Matt is also routinely involved in the negotiation of environmental matters in conjunction with the purchase or sale of large and small business entities and similar transactions, and has experience representing farms and agricultural associations in environmental matters. In addition, he has assisted in the development of various energy and alternative energy projects.
Education
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Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
J.D., 2001
Member, Wayne State Law Review -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
M.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, 1997 -
Curtin University Perth
Western Australia
Graduate coursework, 1996 -
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
B.S., Business Administration, 1994
Professional Activities
- Air and Waste Management Association - West Michigan Chapter (Chair)
- State Bar of Michigan: Environmental Law Council
- Grand Rapids Bar Association: Environmental Law Section
Recognition and Rankings
- Listed in Best Lawyers 2013