About

Thomas Benke is a legal professional based in Portland, Oregon with a background in Chemical Engineering and specialization in environmental regulation. Thomas Benke is a rather skilled legal professional based in Portland, Oregon. He received his bachelor's diploma in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. During his time at college, he worked as an Engineer in Training within the petrochemical flowers and oil fields of east Texas at some point of the summers. After finishing his diploma, Thomas commenced his profession as a dangerous waste allow creator on the Texas Water Commission, that is now referred to as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. He changed into the lead allow author for most of the commercial risky waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities in the state. In 1992, Thomas graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School and determined to concentrate on environmental regulation. He has great revel in in topics associated with RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), and CWA (Clean Water Act). Currently, Thomas is Managing Member of ECO LLC, wherein he continues to focus on environmental law. Additionally, he serves because the Executive Director of ECO International, a non-earnings organisation that he based to engage in environmental reaction work in countries which includes Russia, China, and Uganda. He is also the President of the Portland-Khabarovsk Sister City Association. In summary, Thomas Benke is a devoted lawyer with a passion for environmental law and a dedication to creating a effective impact on the sector thru his paintings.

Legal Issues

  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazardous Substance Release Response
  • Clean Water

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    Oregon Jurdictions
    Oregon
    Since 1992

    Experience
    • Managing has membership
      The Environmental Compliance Organization LLC
      1997
    • Associate
      Copeland Landye Bennett and Wolf LLP
      1993
    • Hazardous Waste Permit Writer
      Texas Water Commission
      1985
    Education
    Lewis & Clark Law School Education School Logo
    Lewis & Clark Law School
    J.D. (1992) | Law
    Graduation year: 1989
    University of Texas - Austin Education School Logo
    University of Texas - Austin
    B.S. (1984) | Chemical Engineering
    Graduation year: 1980
    Associations
    Portland-Khabarovsk Sister City Association Professional Association
    Portland-Khabarovsk Sister City Association
    President
    2021 - Current
    ECO International Professional Association
    ECO International
    Executive Director
    2000 - Current
    Multnomah Bar Association Professional Association
    Multnomah Bar Association
    has membership
    1992 - Current
    Oregon State Bar
                        
                                                     # 922251 Professional Association
    Oregon State Bar  # 922251
    has membership
    1992 - Current
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