15+ years inside federal environmental and oversight law — EPA enforcement, Inspector General investigations, and federal appropriations — now applied on behalf of clients who need that experience in their corner.
The Law Office of G.W. Mears is a solo practice built on a simple premise: clients deserve an attorney who truly understands how the federal government operates — not just in theory, but from years of working within it.
Before entering private practice, Gilbert Mears served as Associate Counsel with the U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General, advising leadership on audits, investigations, ethics, appropriations, and general counsel matters. Prior to that, he worked in EPA's Waste and Chemical Enforcement Division and held a Legislative Fellowship with Congressman Don Beyer.
That background now serves a different purpose: providing businesses, nonprofits, and individuals with knowledgeable, efficient, and direct legal counsel across environmental law, government oversight, consumer protection, and federal appropriations — without the overhead of a large firm.
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Whether you're facing an enforcement action, need compliance guidance, or want to explore a consumer protection claim, we're available for an initial consultation.