Law firm BakerHostetler has added Greg Dillard as a partner and leader of the firm’s newly formed Catastrophic Accident Response team. Dillard, who will also be part of the firm’s nationwide Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy Industry team, was previously with Baker Botts.
Dillard has more than two decades of experience representing clients following catastrophic incidents, providing strategic advice and on-site tactical crisis response to major onshore, offshore and midstream incidents and fatalities. He also has extensive experience litigating subsequent regulatory enforcement cases.
Recognized as a national leader in safety, environmental and health law, Dillard, who has an impressive practice defending key strategic players across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, processing and transportation, is particularly noteworthy for his catastrophic events experience. Leveraging this experience, Dillard will lead BakerHostetler’s newly formed Catastrophic Accident Response team. This cross-practice team is a one-stop shop comprising the firm’s top practitioners to advise clients following serious industrial accidents, explosions, major fires, chemical spills, serious injuries and fatalities.
Dillard, a Chambers Band 1-recognized Occupational Safety and Health Administration attorney, will also help lead BakerHostetler’s Workplace Safety OSHA practice team, working alongside attorneys in Florida, Washington, Ohio, Texas and California, to expand the firm’s ability to provide clients with the most sophisticated safety and health compliance guidance as well as defend against workplace safety citations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg Dillard to lead our national Catastrophic Accident Response team,” said Ray Whitman, chair of BakerHostetler’s Litigation Practice Group. “As companies in all industries face more exposure and litigation challenges than ever before, bringing on Greg allows us to offer clients a nuanced perspective that comes with years of experience navigating the complex issues associated with major incidents.”
Dillard concentrates his practice on supporting workplaces to prevent incidents and responding after they experience major accidents. In addition to his crisis response work, Dillard also regularly leads internal investigations; litigates regulatory enforcement actions brought by government agencies such as OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; and advises on safety, environmental and health compliance to prevent future liabilities.
Dillard received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas.
“Greg is a highly respected workplace safety and accident response practitioner whose experience spans the energy industry as well as other key industries. His unique ability to help clients navigate the legal and business effects of crises will be an immediate asset to our clients, the firm and the Houston office,” said Matthew Caligur, managing partner of the Houston office.
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