Mr. Mattila received his B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from University of Illinois, and his J.D. and a Certificate of Specialization in Environmental Law from Tulane, where he served as an articles editor for the Tulane Law Review. He can be reached at matt@mattilalaw.com. This article is for general educational and informational purposes only. This article is not intended as legal advice and should not be construed as such. As always, readers should consult a qualified attorney for legal advice concerning specific situations. [image credit: Brian Turner: Flickr]