Jennifer T. Nijman

Jennifer Nijman is a founding partner (2008) of the environmental firm Nijman·Franzetti LLP with wide ranging experience in environmental litigation defense and enforcement issues as well as issues involving waste and contaminated property.
Ms. Nijman represents clients in environmental litigation and enforcement defense, including toxic tort claims, private party disputes, and actions brought under the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and all phases of CERCLA and the Superfund process. She has experience with permit and siting proceedings as well as petitions for adjusted standards and variances before the Pollution Control Board. Ms. Nijman has successfully represented clients in regulatory disputes and negotiations with both state and federal agencies, and has implemented supplemental environmental projects/pollution prevention plans to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties. She counsels clients in compliance issues and in the development of environmental management systems.
A significant portion of Ms. Nijman’s practice includes representing clients in the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. She works with closely with consultants and clients to develop strategies for the acquisition and sale of contaminated property. She evaluates due diligence, prepares and negotiates environmental provisions of purchase and sale agreements, and works with environmental insurance products where appropriate. Her clients have included lenders, private equity companies, developers and corporations.
Ms. Nijman has arbitrated and mediated cases through the American Arbitration Association and the Center for Conflict Resolution. She is a 2020 recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award.