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

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

Graduation year: 1989

Graduation year: 1980
Associations

2021 - Current

2000 - Current

1992 - Current

1992 - Current