Geoffrey P. Kirshbaum

Associate
713-752-8635
gkirshbaum@craincaton.com

Experience

Geoffrey P. Kirshbaum (Associate) joined Crain, Caton & James, P.C. in early 2005 after practicing environmental law at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for several years. Mr. Kirshbaum’s responsibilities at TCEQ included representing the Executive Director and program staff in administrative proceedings before the Commission. Mr. Kirshbaum’s practice focuses on both federal and state environmental law, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, RCRA, and corresponding Texas statutes and regulations. Mr. Kirshbaum counsels clients on regulatory compliance and permitting issues in connection with these laws. Mr. Kirshbaum also assists in defending clients involved in federal and state enforcement actions, and with the defense and prosecution of private party environmental and toxic tort litigation.

Associations/Affiliations

• Houston Bar Association
• Houston Young Lawyers Association
• State Bar of Texas (Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Administrative and Public Law Sections)
• American Bar Association
• South Texas Law Review, Assistant Editor in Chief (1999-2000)
• International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi

Publications/Speeches

• Geoffrey P. Kirshbaum and Anthony E. Bennett, R.S. (co-authors/presenters), New and Future Drinking Water Rules (paper/presentation), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, May 5-7, 2003
• Geoffrey P. Kirshbaum, Comment, Increased Risk of Disease as an Independent Cause of Action in Toxic Tort Cases, 43 S. TEX. L. REV. 273 (2001)
• Geoffrey P. Kirshbaum, et al. (Reporters), Symposium Workshop Report, Recommendations of the Working Group on Confidentiality and the Limits of Attorney-Client Privilege, 41 S. TEX. L. REV. 33 (1999)