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David Speranzini has joined Wiggin and Dana in its New Haven, Conn., office, as Counsel within its Real Estate, Environmental and Energy Department.

“With a background that uniquely bridges environmental law and engineering, David has a keen understanding of the environmental risks that threaten our clients’ real estate interests,” said Andrew J. Pal, head of the Real Estate, Environmental and Energy Department. “His perspective and experience will be a great asset to our clients domestically and around the world.”

The Real Estate, Environmental and Energy Department helps domestic and international owners, developers, utilities, and governmental agencies enhance the value of their real estate holdings by providing counsel across corporate real estate, commercial leasing, design and construction, energy and utility regulation, transactions and financing.

Speranzini brings more than twenty years of experience in a broad spectrum of federal and state environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, site remediation and redevelopment, transactions, and litigation. He has substantially reduced client liability in high-stakes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice enforcement matters including those related to Superfund sites listed on the National Priorities List. Speranzini also has developed environmental contract provisions and coordinated environmental due diligence to successfully close multimillion dollar real estate and financial transactions.

“David is an experienced and pragmatic environmental practitioner,” said Michael L. Miller, partner in the Real Estate, Environmental and Energy Department. “We are pleased to welcome him to our firm, and I am particularly eager to collaborate with David on environmental matters.”

Speranzini was previously a partner at Jacobi Case & Speranzini, P.C.  Prior to beginning his legal career, Speranzini worked at United Technologies Corporation Pratt & Whitney Division as an environmental engineer. He was responsible for all aspects of environmental compliance and the oversight of remediation activities. 

Speranzini earned his J.D from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Connecticut.