Experience

Jacob S. Grouser is an associate in the firm’s Environmental and Toxic Tort Practice Group and Green Building Practice Group. He has extensive experience defending and prosecuting environmental claims in both state and federal courts arising from contamination associated with dry-cleaning operations, service stations, industrial facilities, underground-storage tanks and landfills. Additionally, Jacob frequently counsels clients in connection with transactional and regulatory environmental matters and the pursuit of insurance coverage. Within the realm of toxic torts, Jacob has successfully defended various claims alleging exposure to hazardous substances, including: benzene; mold; lead paint; asbestos; silica; talc; pressure treated lumber; carbon monoxide; mixed dust and mixed chemicals.

In connection with his practice, Jacob is constantly striving to stay in the forefront of his field. He often attends and presents at various seminars and frequently publishes articles and updates on emerging trends and developments within his practice areas. Currently, Jacob is the Vice Chair of the New Jersey Defense Association’s Environmental Law Committee and was a member of the Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental American Inn of Court. In June of 2009, Jacob became an accredited professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP) and was instrumental in the formation of the firm’s Green Practices Group.

Prior to joining the firm, Jacob served as law clerk to the Honorable Bryan D. Garruto, in the Law Division of the Middlesex County Superior Court. While in law school, Jacob received a Pro Bono award in connection with his participation in the Bankruptcy Project, VITA Tax Assistance, Security Deposit Project and Holocaust Survivor Project.

Affiliations

• Member of U.S. Green Building Council (New Jersey Chapter)
• Vice-Chair, New Jersey Defense Association Environmental Law Committee
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental American Inns of Court, 2007/2008