×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Greenberg Traurig, LLPShare Holder
Caleb J. Holmes
Pro

Caleb J. Holmes

Not yet reviewed

1717 Arch Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Environmental, Litigation, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation and 1 more

About Caleb J. Holmes

Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Caleb has litigated such matters through trial and has also helped clients negotiate and settle matters. He has worked with clients on cases involving a wide variety of contaminants, including but not limited to PCBs, PFAS, and dioxins. Caleb also has broad experience litigating complex commercial litigation, including products liability and mass tort/toxic tort matters. He has a depth of experience with all aspects of discovery, including work with experts, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and settlement negotiation.

Caleb provides practical advice to clients in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets and the re-development of brownfield sites. He works with clients to achieve compliance with state-specific voluntary cleanup programs, including Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2).

Caleb counsels clients on compliance with a broad range of federal and state environmental laws, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and a host of other federal and state environmental laws.

In addition to his legal work, Caleb is active in various professional and civic organizations. He is currently serving as the Council’s Secretary for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section.

Concentrations

•Air, water and waste regulation
•Superfund and contamination
•Oil and gas development

Judicial Clerkships

•Law Clerk, Hon. Chief Judge Anthony J. Scirica, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Environmental Law, 2024-2026
•Litigation - Environmental, 2024-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2014-2020
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2018-2019 and 2024
•Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Toxic Tort, 2024
•Environment - Litigation, 2018-2019
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Pennsylvania,” Finalist, 2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016

 

Caleb J. Holmes (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) View website

Reviews for Caleb

This lawyer does not have any client reviews on Lawyers.com yet

Write a Review

Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Environmental
    • Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation
    • Complex Torts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Represented paper manufacturer in enforcement, cost recovery, natural resources damages,
    contribution litigation arising from the Lower Fox River
    Green Bay Superfund site. NCR Corp. v. Geo. A. Whiting Paper Co., No. 2:08-cv-16 (E.D. Wis.)
    United States v. P. H. Glatfelter Co., No. 2:10-cv-910 (E.D. Wis.).
    Represented pesticide manufacturer in litigation over selection of RCRA corrective action for arsenic in soils. FMC Corp. v. NYSDEC, 101 N.E.3d 379 (N.Y. 2018),
    related federal
    administrative litigation.
    Represent defendant in contribution litigation related to the Centredale Manor Superfund Site. Emhart Industries, Inc. v. New Engl
    Container Company, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 06-218-S,
    Emhart Industries, Inc. v. U.S. Department of the Air Force et al., Civil Action No. 11-023-S (D.R.I.).
    Represent former owner of an Illinois oil refinery in contribution litigation under CERCLA for costs of actions to address groundwater contamination at the facility
    in the surrounding area. Premcor Ref. Grp. Inc. v. Apex Oil Co., Inc., No. 3:17-cv-738 (S.D. Ill).
    Represent client in voluntary cleanup of contaminated property under Pennsylvania L
    Recycling Act
    negotiation of Buyer-Seller Agreement with purchaser
    Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/HolmesCalebJ

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Pennsylvania
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
    •Environmental and Energy Law Section, 2023-2025
    •Chair, 2025-Present
    •Vice Chair, 2023-2025
    •Council Member
    •Environmental Committee
    •Chair, 2023-Present
    •Council Member, Environmental and Energy Law Section
    •Member, Delaware Valley Environmental Inn of Court
    •Secretary, 2023-Present

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Vermont Law School
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Middlebury College
    Class of 2003
    B.A.

    Vermont Law School
    magna cum laude

    Vermont Law School
    2007 Notes Editor

    Vermont Law School
    Vermont Law Review

    Vermont Law School
    Member

    Vermont Law School
    National Moot Court Team

    Vermont Law School
    Member

    Vermont Law School
    Moot Court Advisory Board

    Vermont Law School
    Master of Studies in Environmental Law
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    Burlington, Vermont, 1980

Activity

Legal Community Contributions

Email Caleb J. Holmes

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Caleb J. Holmes is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and United States District Court for the Western District of New York.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Caleb J. Holmes attended Vermont Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions