Martin L. Doster | Lippes Mathias LLP

Bio

Mr. Doster, Senior Environmental Advisor for the firm’s Environment & Energy Practice Team, advises clients on contamination issues, cleanup requirements, and cost-effective remedial strategies under state and federal Superfund and brownfields programs. He joined the firm in 2015 following a 32-year career with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, where he spent the majority serving as the Regional Remediation Engineer for Western New York administering the Superfund (CERCLA), RCRA, Brownfield, and Spill Response programs.

Additionally, Mr. Doster has served as an adjunct professor for the University at Buffalo, where he taught courses on hazardous waste remediation and environmental engineering design.

He previously served as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer for seven years (May 2015-March 2022).

Education

University at Buffalo, B.S., Chemical Engineering

Honors & Awards

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Quality Award
NYSDEC Region 9 Quality Award for Dedication and Leadership
NYSDEC Multi-Media Pollution Prevention Award
Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Recognition Award for Ecological Stewardship

Community Involvement

First Trinity Lutheran Church, past president and Capital Campaign and Construction chair
American Red Cross, national disaster team volunteer and local team supervisor
Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Development Advisory Council
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Advisor