Attorneys Jessica Mederson, Rick Manthe, and Derek Punches Author “Addressing Sustainability and Resiliency in the Built Environment”

“Addressing Sustainability and Resiliency in the Built Environment” was originally published in The Municipality magazine’s April 2024 issue.

Attorneys Mederson, Manthe, and Punches discuss with The Municipality magazine the continuing impacts of climate change, how to incorporate sustainable practices in the built environment (i.e. fully established structures), ensuring the built environment is resilient, and municipal considerations, limitations, and tools. Read “Addressing Sustainability and Resiliency in the Built Environment” here.

If you need strategies or advice on sustainability and resiliency related to a municipal, business, or construction law matter, Stafford Rosenbaum attorneys have the expertise and availability to help address these concerns. Give us a call at (608) 256.0226 to speak to us.

Attorney Jessica Mederson is a partner in Stafford Rosenbaum’s Madison office, practicing business law and litigation. She focuses on manufacturing and construction disputes, Uniform Commercial Code litigation, and contract negotiations and disputes. She has extensive experience with the legal issues relating to resiliency in the built environment. She serves on the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Financial & Risk Management Committee, is certified for entry into OSHA permit-required confined spaces, and writes and presents nationally on addressing resiliency in construction projects and business operations.

Attorney Rick Manthe is a partner in the firm’s Madison office, practicing municipal, environmental, and election law. As a litigator, he represents local governments across Wisconsin while also assisting in all facets of municipal operations from complex community development projects to day-to-day operations. His in-depth knowledge of zoning and land-use regulation is a vital asset to his clients. He is a regular presenter on a variety of municipal topics at local government conferences.

Attorney Derek Punches is an attorney in the Madison office of Stafford Rosenbaum, where he practices municipal and environmental law. Derek worked in the State Legislature for more than 10 years and focused on issues relating to local government and transportation policy, among others.

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