About Douglas Hector
Douglas Hector Zamelis is a attorney based in Cooperstown, New York, with a focus on environmental law, government and administrative law, and municipal law. Since 1990, he has been practicing law in New York, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to serve clients. Mr. Zamelis earned his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1989, solidifying his foundation in legal principles. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Cornell University in 1986, followed by a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 1989. Admitted to practice in New York, Mr. Zamelis also represents clients before the U.S.
District Courts for the Southern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York. His legal career spans over 25 years, during which he has represented corporate, governmental, and individual clients in compliance and litigation matters. His expertise encompasses federal cases related to significant environmental statutes, including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This breadth of knowledge allows him to navigate complex legal fields effectively. In addition to federal matters, Mr. Zamelis handles various New York state issues involving the Environmental Conservation Law, Navigation Law, Labor Law, and Public Health Law. He has successfully represented clients before numerous U.S.
courts and agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. His familiarity with these agencies enhances his ability to advocate for his clients' interests. Within New York, Mr. Zamelis appears before state courts and agencies, including the Supreme Court, the Appellate Division, and the Court of Appeals. He has also engaged with the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Health, the Department of Labor, and the Empire State Development Corporation. Notably, he has successfully litigated numerous Article 78 proceedings in New York courts, demonstrating his proficiency in administrative law. Since 1990, Mr.
Zamelis has been a member of the New York State Bar Association. He has taken on leadership roles, serving as Co-Chair of the Environmental Law Section's Task Force on Petroleum Spills since 2006. As the principal attorney at the Law Office of Douglas H. Zamelis, located at 7629A State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326, he continues to provide dedicated legal services. Clients can reach him by phone at (315) 858-6002 or by fax at (315) 858-7111, ensuring accessible communication for all legal inquiries.
