Lynn J. Preston
Environment & Energy Litigation Lawyers in Manchester, NH in Manchester, NH
About Lynn J. Preston
Lynn is a member of the firm's Corporate Department where she focuses her practice in the areas of environmental compliance, regulatory issues and corporate transactional matters. Prior to joining the firm, Lynn was the Regional Manager for Corporate Health, Safety and Environment at Freudenberg-NOK, GP. In that role she managed environmental and safety compliance for sites throughout the US and Canada and represented the company in environmental and safety regulatory matters, including OSHA, TSCA, Stormwater, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, Groundwater Remediation and Air Pollution Controls and Permitting, with local, state and federal agencies. In addition, Lynn has experience in managing site investigations and remediation and in the performance of due diligence activities related to mergers and acquisitions with specific emphasis on the characterization and evaluation of potential safety and environmental risks. Lynn also served as an Air Pollution Control Engineer for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services where she conducted technical reviews and drafted permits for major and minor sources subject to federal and state air pollution control requirements and performed facility compliance reviews. Awards and Honors Honors Chambers USA, Environmental
Education
Legal Education
- University of New Hampshire - Franklin Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Northeastern University
- B.S.
- Major: Chemical Engineering
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Past Positions
- Corporate Health, Safety and Environment at Freudenberg-NOK, GP, Regional Manager
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Air Pollution Control Engineer
Pro Bono Activities
- Environmental Business Council of New England
- ProVisors- Merrimack Valley
- New Hampshire DOVE Attorney
- Squam Lake Association, Member
- Representative Clients
- Represents municipalities regarding compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Published Works
Articles
- Contracts for International Sale of Goods
- What’s the difference to deference for environmental practitioners
- New Emergency Order – New Hampshire Agencies Temporarily Extend Some Compliance Deadlines and Requirements, Starting with Environmental Programs
- Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Discretion During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- NH Legal Perspective: EPA Proposes National ‘Compliance’ Initiatives
- Reexamining Superfund Sites
- NH Legal Perspective: Federal government tells NH what it can do with runoff
- Helpful Tips for Compliance with OSHA Requirements – An Update
- DES weighs changes to contaminated site rules
- EPA’s Residual Designation Authority
- FCPA Compliance – Tips for Doing Business Abroad
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
- New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
Other Affiliations
- New Hampshire Bar Association Environmental & Natural & Resources Law Section (Member)
- American Bar Association Environment, Energy & Resources Section
- New Hampshire Bar Association Corporation, Banking & Business Law Section
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Lynn J. Preston |
| Firm | Sheehan Phinney |
| Address | 1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101 |
| Phone | 603-215-5659 |
| Phone | 603-627-8121 |
| Website | www.sheehan.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |