Patricia J. McHenry

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Ms. McHenry is a partner in the litigation and environmental practice group. Her practice concentrates on environmental law, employment law especially in connection with the Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA"), and commercial litigation. Ms. McHenry's practice focuses on representation of clients in connection with claims by the State of Hawaii environmental regulatory agency and the State of Hawaii department that implements state OSHA regulations and representation of clients involved in environmental litigation with other private parties. Her practice also includes representation of lending institutions.

REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS Environmental Law    State of Hawaii Environmental Regulatory Agency and OSHA Regulations Representation of a member of a Superfund group formed to address the clean-up of the Honolulu Harbor area under the Oil Pollution Act and state environmental laws. Representation of private parties in CERCLA and state environmental contribution actions. Representation of oil companies in connection with regulatory compliance. Representation of clients against the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act claims. Representation of companies in connection with the hazardous waste disposal and storage laws and regulations.    Environmental Litigation Representation of contractors in connection with lead-based paint and asbetos issues. Representation of companies in the negotiation of environmental indemnity agreements.    Lending Institutions Representation of companies in the negotiation of environmental insurance policies and obtaining of insurance coverage for environmental claims.

EDUCATION J.D. (1986), William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii M.A. English (1969), University of Wisconsin M.A. English (1969), University of Wisconsin B.A. English (1969), Heidelberg College, magna cum laude

ADMISSIONS Hawaii State Bar (1986) United States District Court for the District of Hawaii United States Claims Court

PUBLICATIONS University of Hawaii Law Review (Articles Editor: 1985-86)

MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES Hawaii State Bar Association American Bar Association Hawaii Women Lawyers