Massachusetts, 1989
District of Columbia, 1992
United States Supreme Court,
New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts,
1988
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, 1980
B.S., Bachelor of Science
George Hailer is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a B.S. degree. While there, Mr. Hailer was a member of the varsity soccer team, a Resident Advisor, and a member of Beta Theta Pi. He received a J.D. from the New England School of Law. Attorney Hailer is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia.
Instructor, Environmental Law, Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts
Environmental Lecturer, Commercial Brokers Association Continuing Education Series
George Hailer brings to the Firm 45 years of education and work experience in the field of environmental studies. Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Hailer was an aquatic biologist/chemist and environmental analyst for eight years with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Engineering. While there, he was the union steward for the Massachusetts Organization of State Scientists and Engineers (“M.O.S.E.S.”). He also held positions at the Technical Service Branch in Westboro, the State Lab in Lawrence, and the Department of Environmental Engineering. Mr. Hailer was involved in the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of state and federal environmental laws and regulations, including water pollution, air quality, and hazardous waste. He also served as a liaison to the Environmental Protection Agency on enforcement actions and was on special assignment to the Massachusetts Attorney General.
Prior to establishing Hailer Law, Mr. Hailer was a partner at Gadsby and Hannah LLP, and then a partner at Lawson & Weitzen LLP, both in Boston. Mr. Hailer is a former adjunct professor of environmental law at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Mr. Hailer is the former Vice President of the Boston -Parkway Lions Club and District 33-K Board Member; 3rd degree member of the John J. Williams Knights of Columbus Council 1308, Roslindale, Massachusetts; Board member of the Boston Parkway Youth Soccer League, West Roxbury, Massachusetts; Vice President of the Saint Teresa’s Holy Name Society, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, and former Board Member of the Catholic Alumni Sodality of Boston, Immaculate Conception Church, Boston-South End. Mr. Hailer is also a former IAABO Board-95 basketball official and ASA/USA softball umpire.
Mr. Hailer resides in Natick, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts, 1995
Wellesley College, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, 1992
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1995
Known for her zeal and thoroughness, Kristina Engberg has over thirty years of experience handling a variety of environmental law matters. She draws upon her varied and extensive background in compliance, permitting, administrative appeals, and litigation to advise clients in the current environmental landscape. She is responsible for all phases of litigation, including researching and drafting pleadings, comprehensive discovery, oral arguments, and appeals.
Ms. Engberg’s permitting and compliance expertise include wetlands, waterways, hazardous and solid waste, brownfield, air emissions, and energy. Additionally, she counsels clients with respect to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and provides legal advice during the site remediation process. She evaluates environmental risk factors and, working closely with licensed site professionals, reviews and analyzes site assessment documents. Ms. Engberg is responsible for determining the status of releases and threats of release of hazardous waste. She is also experienced with land use and zoning issues and represents clients before federal, state, and local boards and agencies with respect to those issues. Additionally, Ms. Engberg is experienced in environmental litigation, including cost recovery actions brought under to CERCLA and G.L. chapter 21E.
Prior to Hailer Law, Ms. Engberg practiced at Foley Hoag and Eliot, LLP; Rubin and Rudman, LLP; and Lawson & Weitzen, LLP, all in Boston.
Outside of the office, Kristina is involved in her local Parent Teacher Association, her regional fair, and other community events.
