Fredrick J. Dindoffer

Environmental Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Detroit, Michigan

45+ years experience

Bodman PLC

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

313-393-7595

https://www.bodmanlaw.com/attorneys/fredrick-j-dindoffer

Ford Field, Sixth Floor, 1901 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226

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Bio

Mr. Dindoffer assists clients with a wide variety of environmental matters, including Brownfield redevelopment matters (including obtaining grants and tax incentives), environmental litigation, obtaining environmental permits, counseling them with respect to their responsibilities on environmental matters, and performing necessary due diligence and planning for corporate acquisitions, real estate purchases and financing.Mr. Dindoffer has extensive experience in environmental considerations of lending institutions, including both commercial lending and environmental matters that relate to fiduciaries. He has both brought and defended numerous cleanup cost recovery suits, has represented clients seeking insurance coverage for environmental cleanup matters and has extensive involvement with multi-party litigation.Mr. Dindoffer has served as common counsel in numerous Superfund sites and has acted as coordinating counsel in related litigation.Mr. Dindoffer is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 under Environmental Law and Litigation-Environmental and in Michigan Super Lawyers 2007-2019 under Environmental. He is listed as a 2020 "Top Lawyer" by DBusiness magazine under Environmental. He is AV Preeminent® Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Dindoffer serves on the Executive Committee of the Detroit Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Dindoffer worked for six years for the United States Environmental Protection Agency as an engineer in its air emissions programs. Mr. Dindoffer assists clients with a wide variety of environmental matters, including Brownfield redevelopment matters (including obtaining grants and tax incentives), environmental litigation, obtaining environmental permits, counseling them with respect to their responsibilities on environmental matters, and performing necessary due diligence and planning for corporate acquisitions, real estate purchases and financing.Mr. Dindoffer has extensive experience in environmental considerations of lending institutions, including both commercial lending and environmental matters that relate to fiduciaries. He has both brought and defended numerous cleanup cost recovery suits, has represented clients seeking insurance coverage for environmental cleanup matters and has extensive involvement with multi-party litigation.Mr. Dindoffer has served as common counsel in numerous Superfund sites and has acted as coordinating counsel in related litigation.Mr. Dindoffer is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 under Environmental Law and Litigation-Environmental and in Michigan Super Lawyers 2007-2019 under Environmental. He is listed as a 2020 "Top Lawyer" by DBusiness magazine under Environmental. He is AV Preeminent® Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Dindoffer serves on the Executive Committee of the Detroit Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Dindoffer worked for six years for the United States Environmental Protection Agency as an engineer in its air emissions programs. Mr. He has both brought and defended numerous cleanup cost recovery suits, has represented clients seeking insurance coverage for environmental cleanup matters and has extensive involvement with multi-party litigation. Mr. Dindoffer has served as common counsel in numerous Superfund sites and has acted as coordinating counsel in related litigation.Mr.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Detroit (2013)
Recognized: Environmental Law
Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
Practice Area: Natural Resources Law
Special Focus: Administrative/Regulatory
Special Focus: Clean Air Act
Special Focus: Clean Water Act
Special Focus: Climate Change
Special Focus: Counseling
Special Focus: Environmental Cleanup
Special Focus: Permitting
Special Focus: RCRA/Hazardous Waste
Special Focus: Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
Special Focus: Toxic Tort
Special Focus: Wetlands

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1980
University of Michigan, B.S.M.E.

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Reviews

Donna Garcia

3 weeks ago

Outstanding Environmental Litigation Expert

I cannot recommend Fredrick J. Dindoffer highly enough. His deep expertise in environmental law and litigation was instrumental in navigating a complex Brownfield redevelopment project in Detroit. With over 45 years of experience, including recognition as the 2013 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Environmental, his knowledge of regulatory compliance and grant opportunities was unparalleled. Mr. Dindoffer's ability to secure tax incentives and guide us through the legal complexities of the project resulted in a seamless and successful outcome. His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication were evident at every stage. It's clear why he's so highly regarded in the field. I've worked with many attorneys, but few combine such deep expertise with the personal touch and commitment he demonstrates. A true legal professional and an invaluable asset.