William H. Green
123 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.222.7500
bgreen@hgslaw.com
Experience
- Represents clients in federal, state and local administrative and judicial forums, and legislative forums, with emphasis on proceedings that involve scientific or technical issues.
- Participated in the development and implementation of Florida and federal environmental laws; representation of clients in all phases of environmental law.
- In depth experience in Everglades restoration activities.
Science Experience
- Participated in numerous NATO advanced study institutes on astrophysics and cosmology.
- 1998 Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California - Berkeley, Space Science Laboratory; assisted in Cosmic Microwave Background work; participated in infrared interferometeric observations of stellar systems.
- 1986 Visiting Scholar, Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, England; studied astrophysics, stellar evolution, magnetohydrodynamics, elementary particle physics, general relativity and radio astronomy.
- Senior Level Research Scientist, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. (1968-1974).
- National Science Foundation supported Research, University of South Carolina.
- National Academy of Sciences/National Research Postdoctoral Fellowship, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
Education
- Emory University, MBA, 2006
- Georgetown University, J.D., 1973
- University of South Carolina, Ph.D. (Chemistry) 1967
- University of South Carolina, B.S., 1963
Bar and Court Admissions
- Florida Bar, 1973
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 11th Circuits
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Tallahassee Bar Association
- American Chemical Society
- American Physical Society
- American Association For the Advancement of Science
- Royal Astronomical Society (Great Britain)
- New York Academy of Sciences
- Sigma Xi (Scientific Research)
- Beta Gamma Sigma
Community Involvement
- Tallahassee Scientific Society, Board of Directors (1994-1996, Vice President; 1997-1998 President)
- Bradfordville First Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Board of Deacons (1995-1997, 2003 Chairman)
- Rotary International
Publications and Presentations
- 24 scientific journal publications on molecular spectroscopy, laser physics, and laser-induced infrared fluorescence studies of collisional energy transfer kinetics.
- International Environmental Conference, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, at the invitation of the Minister of Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources of the Russian Federation, presented paper on the creation of an improved environmental assessment/licensing process for new electrical generating facilities in Russia.
Awards and Recognition
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, for Environmental Law, 1997-2008 Edition.
- Listed as one of the "Florida Super Lawyers", for Environmental Law, Energy and Natural Resources, in the annual publication of The Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2008 Edition.
- Listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, for Environmental Law, 2003-2007 Edition.
- Has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- Who's Who Legal: Florida 2008
William H. Green Practices in: Air Quality Regulation, Climate Change, Due Diligence/Regulatory Compliance Counseling, Everglades Restoration, Litigation, Water Resources