An attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Lexington office, Kyle Girouard focuses his practice on commercial litigation and environmental law with a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance, environmental litigation, and environmental due diligence. His experience spans federal and state-level compliance, particularly with the Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Kyle comes to the firm from the Kentucky Energy & Environmental Cabinet, where he provided legal counsel on complex, technical cases related to natural resources, air, waste, and water regulation. Prior to his work at the Cabinet, Kyle gained valuable litigation experience as a trial attorney.
In his spare time, Kyle enjoys camping, woodworking, volunteering, and relaxing with his wife and two dogs.
Education & Credentials
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D.- Kentucky Law Journal, Notes Editor
- Award for Best Source and Cite
Kent State University
B.A.- cum laude
Bar Admission
Prominent Assignments
- Advised on compliance with state and federal environmental regulations during transactional due diligence.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
- Advised a major chemical manufacturer on reaching favorable settlement terms in a CERCLA cost-recovery action by analyzing financial and evidentiary documents and identifying and drafting challenges to unattributable waste manifests.
- Assisted a private equity firm with environmental matters related to its merger with a leading provider of engineered solutions for concrete-related construction.
- Drafted a municipal sewer ordinance for the Sewer and Water Authority, governing multiple townships.
- Secured a favorable defense verdict in a negligence trial by preparing the opening statement, managing objections, and cross-examining expert witnesses (Case No. 21-CI-00070, Woodford County Circuit Court, September 28, 2022).
Professional Involvement
- Kentucky Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Alzheimer’s Association, 2017 Team Task Force Leader
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2013-2017 Fundraising Team
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Publications/Presentations
- Author, "Useful Product Doctrine May Not Shield Against PFAS Liability," Law360, October 2024.
- Speaker, "Ohio, Indiana & Kentucky … Water Quality Standards, Permitting & Compliance Challenges in a New Era of Water Management," Sustainability & Environmental Health & Safety Symposium, Business & Industry, March 2024