Thomas M. Hnasko
Top rated Environmental Litigation attorney in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hinkle Shanor LLP
Practice Areas: Environmental Litigation, Environmental
Licensed in New Mexico since: 1982
Education: The University of North Dakota School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2025 Hinkle Shanor LLP
218 MontezumaSanta Fe, NM 87501 Phone: 505-982-4554 Email: Thomas M. Hnasko Visit website
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Mr. Hnasko represents a variety of clients in all aspects of environmental law. His experience includes prosecuting and defending complex toxic tort cases, issues under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System issues under the Clean Water Act, and a variety of cases under the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Act, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Act, the New Mexico Groundwater Protection Act, and the New Mexico Air Quality Act. Mr. Hnasko has authored numerous articles on environmental litigation, environmental compliance issues and environmental due diligence investigations, and he has lectured on a variety of environmental subjects to the State bars of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico and to other continuing legal education groups. Mr. Hnasko is recognized by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in environmental law. He presently serves as Chair of the New Mexico Environmental Specialization Committee and is a fellow in the American College of Environmental Lawyers.
First Admitted: 1982, New Mexico
Professional Webpage: https://www.hinklelawfirm.com/thomas-m-hnasko/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Fellow, American College of Environmental Lawyers; Member, Environmental Law Institute; Member, American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Environmental Law
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Member of the Board, New Mexico Community Foundation (2013-15); Member of the Board, Santa Fe Railyard Stewards (2009); Chair, Santa Fe Railyard Stewards (2010-11); Member of the Board, Educate New Mexico (2001-09); Member of the Board, Santa Fe Watershed Association (2004); Reading mentor, Cesar Chavez Elementary School (2000-02) , 2000
Honors/Awards:
- Fellow, American College of Environmental Lawyers; Recognized Specialist in Environmental Law, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization; Selected, Best Lawyers in America, past 12 years; Selected, 2011 Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Best Lawyers in America; Selected, 2013 Environmental Lawyer of the Year - Litigation, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Best Lawyers in America; Chairman, Environmental Specialization Committee, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization; Chairman, State Law Resources (2009) ; Selected, 2019 Environmental Lawyer or the Year - Litigation, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Best Lawyers in America , Selected, Environmental Law, Chambers
- Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Environmental - Santa Fe, Best Lawyers, 2021
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- PUBLICATIONS: A. Environmental Claims Arising Under State and Federal Laws, Hazardous Waste in New Mexico, October 12, 1988, sponsored by National Business Institute; B. Toxic Torts, September 29, 1988, sponsored by The Natural Resources Section of the State Bar of New Mexico; C. Hazardous Waste Insurance Issues in New Mexico, Hazardous Waste and Superfund; May 31, 1990, sponsored by the Natural Business Institute.; D. The Environmental Civil Defendant: Protections Afforded Under CriminalLaw, CLE by the Sea, July 17-20, 1991, sponsored by the State Bars of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah; E. Hazardous Waste Insurance Issues: An Update for the Practitioner, July 19, 1991, sponsored by the National Business Institute; F. Federal and State Regulatory Schemes: Potential EnvironmentalLiabilities Resulting from the Acquisition of Property, August 8-9, 1991, Hazardous Waste in Real Estate Transactions, sponsored by CLE International; G. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act: Emerging Trends of Liability for Innocent Parties, Key Issues in Environmental Litigation in New Mexico, April 29, 1992, sponsored by the National Business Institute; H. Environmental Management for the Mineral and Oil and Gas Industries, Environmental Issues for the Mineral and Oil and Gas Extraction Industries in New Mexico, May 7-8, 1992, sponsored by the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Section of the State Bar of New Mexico; I. Cost Recovery Actions Under the Comprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, Compensation and Liability Act, April 29, 1992, Key Issues in Environmental Litigation in New Mexico, sponsored by the National Business Institute; J. An Environmental Primer for the Nonenvironmental Attorney in NewMexico, October 16, 1992, sponsored by the National Business Institute; K. Hazardous Waste in the 1990's, May 25, 1993, Environmental Law and You: A Guide for Compliance in New Mexico, sponsored by the National Business Institute; L. New Mexico Underground Storage Tank Issues, Hazardous Waste in New Mexico, November 19, 1994, sponsored by the National Business Institute; M. Hazardous Waste Insurance Issues, Hazardous Waste in New Mexico, December 13, 1994, sponsored by the National Business Institute; N. Environmental Concerns for Developers, April 9, 1999, New Mexico Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; O. Environmental Concerns for Developers, November 14, 2000, New Mexico Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; P. Environmental Concerns for Developers, November 15, 2001, New Mexico Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; Q. Environmental Issues in Eminent Domain Actions, October 15, 2002, Getting Successful Results in New Mexico Eminent Domain Actions, sponsored by the National Business Institute; R. Water Quality – Challenges and Opportunities,February 25, 2003, Fundamentals of Water Law in New Mexico: Protecting Water Rights, Use, and Quality, sponsored by the National Business Institute; S. Insurance Coverage Issues in Mold Litigation, August 19, 2003, Emerging Issues in New Mexico Indoor Air Quality and Toxic Mold Litigation, sponsored by the National Business Institute; T. Toxic Mold Litigation: Some Anticipated Obstacles and Elements of a Viable Case, August 19, 2003, Emerging Issues in New Mexico Indoor Air Quality and Toxic Mold Litigation, sponsored by the National Business Institute; U. Insurance Issues Involving Defense of Mold and Mildew Claims, February 5, 2004, Current Issues Impacting Insurance Defense Practice in New Mexico, sponsored by the National Business Institute; V. Environmental Concerns for Developers, February 11, 2004, New Mexico Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation and Zoning Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; W. Complying with Environmental and Special Use Regulations, September 23, 2004, Land Use Law Update in New Mexico, sponsored by the National Business Institute; X. Environmental Concerns for Developers, March 14, 2005, New Mexico Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; Y. Environmental Law, March 30, 2006, Legal Issues for New Mexico Civil Engineers, sponsored by Half Moon, LLC; Z. New Environmental Liability Protections, September 28, 2006, The New Environmental Liability Protections, sponsored by the National Business Institute; AA. Challenges and Opportunities in Water Quality, November 9, 2006, Fundamentals of Water Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute; BB. Environmental Considerations, Land Use Law, Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation and Zoning, February 7, 2007, sponsored by the National Business Institute; CC. Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, August 16, 2007, sponsored by the National Business Institute; DD. New Mexico Environmental Regulations for Design Professionals, Design Law for New Mexico Architects and Engineers, October 18, 2007, sponsored by Half Moon Seminars; EE. Challenges and Opportunities in Water Quality, Fundamentals of WaterLaw, November 7 and 14, 2007, sponsored by the National Business Institute; FF. Building and Managing Your Case, Environmental Litigation and Toxic Torts, December 3, 2007, sponsored by the National Business Institute; GG. Environmental Considerations, Land Use Law, February 6, 2008, sponsored by the National Business Institute; HH. Environmental Regulations for Design Professionals: PracticalConsiderations and Tips, New Mexico Construction Law for Architects, Engineers and Contractors, sponsored by Half Moon LLC, April 9, 2008; II. Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, August 12, 2008, sponsored by the National Business Institute; JJ. Challenges and Opportunities in Water Quality, Fundamentals of Water Law, December 10, 2008, sponsored by the National Business Institute; KK. Environmental Issues – Contaminated Property Transactions, Advanced Issues in Real Estate Law, sponsored by the National Business Institute, August 5, 2009; LL. Primer on Water Use and Pollution, National Teleconference Seminar, sponsored by the National Business Institute, November 19, 2009; MM. Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions, sponsored by the National Business Institute, August 25, 2010; NN. Going to Trial in an NRD Case, Law Seminars International, July 14-15, 2011. OO. Stay on Top of Environmental Considerations, Land Use Law: Current Issues in Zoning and Subdivision, sponsored by the National Business Institute, December 13, 2012; PP. Environmental Law Update, Complex Environmental Litigation, Video Webcast, sponsored by the National Business Institute, April 16, 2013. PRESENTATIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED MATERIALS : A. Bank Investment/Trust Conference, August 14-21, 1993, sponsored by New Mexico Bankers Association, Presentation Addressing Environmental Liabilities of Lending Institutions; B. Petroleum Marketers Annual Convention, September 13-15, 1992, Presentation Addressing Underground Storage Tank Legislation and Regulation; C. Law Seminars International, November 4, 2013, New EIS Requirements for Hydraulic Fracturing,
Industry Groups:
- Air Quality
- Energy
- Groundwater
- Hazardous Waste
- Oil & Gas
- Toxic Torts
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218 Montezuma
Santa Fe, NM 87501
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