A Zebra in the Room
June 16, 2025
Every seasoned lawyer or site selection consultant has a story that underscores the importance of thorough environmental due diligence. Mine involves a zebra. Yes, a zebra — the four-legged, black-and-white-striped kind.
A few years ago, a client wanted to establish an industrial facility and identified what seemed like an ideal property. The site was a vast, mostly wooded area that matched all their requirements: a good location, a reasonable price, and a preliminary report suggesting no major environmental concerns.