Michael S. Kettler
By Joshua Burd
Riker Danzig LLP has elevated Michael S. Kettler of the firm’s environmental law group, in one of several newly announced promotions on its Morristown-based team.
Kettler, who has risen to the counsel position, represents national and multinational corporations, public utilities, developers and small businesses in both litigated and transactional matters, according to a news release. He also advises clients about the regulatory obligations of federal and state environmental law and regularly guides clients through the complex and ever-changing requirements of the New Jersey site remediation program.
Riker announced the promotions last week, noting that they were effective Jan. 1. The moves also included the election of Jeffrey A. Beer Jr., Jeffrey M. Beyer, Rebecca A. Borgese, Ryan Lee O’Neill, Hunt S. Ricker, Jorge A. Sanchez and Wendi Opper Uzar to capital partner and Diane N. Hickey and Lauren N. Spitser to salary partner, while the firm appointed Sarah Heba-Escobar and Robert P. Vacchiano to counsel alongside Kettler.
“We are delighted to promote these outstanding attorneys and individuals, recognizing their exceptional legal skills and strong commitment to our clients,” said Michael P. O’Mullan, the firm’s managing partner. “It is especially gratifying that we are advancing a diverse group of future leaders in a wide variety of practice areas, including six women, 50 percent of our promotions. We are proud that our women attorneys serve in leadership roles across the firm, starting at the top with our firm Co-Chair Kelly Crawford.
“As a full-service law firm, we are keenly attuned to developing the next generation, with their unique backgrounds and perspectives, who will be prepared to build on our legacy across multiple practices and sectors.”
Kettler earned his law degree in 2012 from Columbia University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009.
