Jeana Goosmann
CEO, Founding and Practicing Attorney
Legal support for businesses operating in regulated environments
Regulatory issues can move fast. A workplace incident, OSHA inspection, food safety concern, environmental notice, agency inquiry, hazardous materials issue, or enforcement action can quickly put your operations, reputation, and financial health at risk.
Goosmann Law Firm helps businesses stay compliant, prepared, and protected in an increasingly regulated world. We advise executives, safety professionals, business owners, food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and regulated companies on workplace safety, environmental compliance, food safety, hazardous materials, waste management, and regulatory defense.
Our goal is practical. We help clients prevent problems where possible, respond quickly when issues arise, and make clear decisions when regulators, employees, customers, or the public are watching.
Workplace Safety and OSHA Response
Workplace safety protects employees, but it also protects the business. A serious incident, inspection, citation, or complaint can create legal exposure, insurance issues, media attention, and operational disruption.
We work with leadership teams, safety managers, HR professionals, and operations leaders to address workplace safety issues before and after incidents occur.
- OSHA inspection preparation and response
- OSHA citation defense and informal conference strategy
- Workplace incident response
- Safety policies, manuals, and training protocols
- Crisis and emergency response planning
- Chemical and hazardous material management
- Recordkeeping and reporting obligations
- Coordination with insurers, consultants, and internal teams
When a safety issue occurs, timing matters. The first decisions can affect the investigation, the record, employee communication, and the company’s defense strategy.
Food Safety and Regulated Products
Food safety and product-related compliance failures can create serious business consequences. Recalls, inspections, supply chain disruptions, labeling issues, contamination concerns, and enforcement actions require fast, careful, and coordinated legal response.
Goosmann Law Firm advises food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and related businesses on compliance and response strategies involving federal and state regulators.
- FDA and USDA/FSIS compliance issues
- Recall management and response
- Preventive controls and risk-based food safety programs
- Inspection response and documentation
- Supplier and customer communication strategy
- Product labeling and compliance concerns
- Food safety investigations and enforcement defense
We help clients protect the business while responding responsibly and strategically to food safety and regulated product concerns.
Environmental Compliance and Waste Management
Environmental compliance touches operations, real estate, transactions, manufacturing, waste handling, reporting, and community relations. When environmental issues are not managed well, they can become expensive fast.
We help businesses evaluate environmental risk, comply with applicable requirements, respond to agency inquiries, and address disputes involving contamination, waste, reporting, and regulated materials.
- EPA and state environmental agency matters
- Waste handling, storage, transportation, and disposal issues
- Hazardous materials compliance
- Pollution prevention and recycling initiatives
- Community right-to-know and reporting obligations
- Environmental due diligence and transactional risk assessment
- Environmental litigation and dispute resolution
- Coordination with environmental consultants and technical experts
Regulatory Advising and Enforcement Defense
Regulatory oversight can create uncertainty and pressure. Businesses need counsel who can communicate with agencies, understand the operational realities, and develop a strategy that protects the company.
We represent clients in investigations, hearings, inspections, enforcement matters, administrative proceedings, and negotiations with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Agency investigations and inquiries
- Administrative hearings and enforcement actions
- OSHA, EPA, DHS, USDA, FDA, and related agency matters
- Document review and production strategy
- Regulatory compliance audits and corrective action plans
- Risk management and operational response planning
- Defense of penalties, citations, and notices of violation
The goal is to solve the legal problem while keeping the business moving.
When Should a Business Call a Regulatory Attorney?
Regulatory issues are easier to manage when counsel is involved early. Waiting can increase exposure, limit options, and create avoidable problems in the record.
- An inspector, investigator, or agency representative contacts the company
- The business receives a citation, notice of violation, subpoena, demand, or inquiry
- A workplace injury, fatality, chemical release, contamination concern, or safety incident occurs
- A food safety, labeling, recall, or customer complaint issue arises
- A transaction involves environmental or regulatory risk
- A safety policy, manual, training program, or reporting process needs review
- A company needs help coordinating legal, operational, technical, insurance, and public communication response
Why Businesses Work With Goosmann Law Firm
Regulatory matters require more than legal knowledge. They require judgment, speed, documentation, and practical strategy. Goosmann Law Firm helps clients understand the risk, respond to regulators, preserve the record, coordinate with technical professionals, and protect the business.
Whether the issue involves workplace safety, food safety, environmental compliance, hazardous materials, waste management, or regulatory enforcement, our team is ready to help you move forward with confidence.
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Environmental Health and Safety FAQ
What should I do if my company receives an OSHA citation?
Contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our team can help you understand your options, including informal conferences, abatement verification, and contesting citations. Quick action can reduce penalties and protect your business from further exposure.
How can I prepare for an environmental or safety inspection?
Preparation starts with compliance. We help businesses conduct internal audits, train staff, and document safety practices, so you’re ready when regulators arrive. A proactive approach reduces risk and demonstrates good faith compliance.
What industries does Goosmann’s Environmental Health and Safety team serve?
We serve a wide range of industries including manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, food production, and transportation. Our experience working with diverse regulatory agencies allows us to tailor our strategies to your specific operational needs.
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