Education: PhD, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1982); Master of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1979); MS, Civil Engineering (Engineering Geology), Drexel University, Philadelphia (1977); BS, Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston (1974)
Specialty Focus: Site Assessment and Remediation, Sources and Extent of Contamination, Environmental Program Management, Responsibility and Cost Allocation, Regulatory Compliance, National Contingency Plan
Philip Tringale has directed numerous site assessments and remediation programs involving soil and groundwater contaminated primarily by organic solvents, metals, and petroleum products. He has particular expertise in site characterization and in the use of in-situ testing to evaluate soil properties. Tringale has provided final design for remedial actions that involve excavation, containment, bioremediation, vacuum extraction, monitoring, and groundwater treatment. Tringale has also provided expert testimony in support of counsel for cases involving National Contingency Plan compliance, identification of contaminant sources, magnitude and extent of contamination, remedial cost estimates, and allocation of cost and responsibility.
Dr. Tringale provides environmental consulting and expert witness services to a diverse group of public and private sector clients throughout the United States both directly and through legal counsel. His experience includes contaminated soil and groundwater issues; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) remedial investigations and feasibility studies; cost estimating and allocation; soil and groundwater remediation and redevelopment; and third-party review and strategic consulting. As a testifying expert and litigation consultant, Dr. Tringale has given testimony at trial in state and federal courts. His opinions have related to compliance with the National Contingency Plan, identification of contaminant sources, assessment of magnitude and extent of contamination, evaluation of remediation programs, review and development of remedial cost estimates, and allocation of cost and responsibility.
