Environmental

• Best practices and policies
• Prosecution of environmental claims
• State and federal regulatory compliance
• Defense against regulatory enforcement actions
• Consent order negotiation with state and federal agencies

We also have an extensive background navigating key environmental legislation, standards and incentive programs, including:

• The Federal Clean Air Act
• The Federal Clean Water Act
• The New York Oil Spill Law
• The EPA’s Brownfields Land Revitalization Programs
• The Resource Conversation and Recovery Act of 1976
• The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)

Environmental Services Continued

• Wetlands and floodplain issues
• Renewable and energy savings projects
• Solid waste and wastewater regulation matters
• Environmental due diligence for acquisition or sale of property
• Review and negotiation of ground leases for solar development
• Reduction of environmental liability exposure through favorable contract terms

Land Use Services

• Zoning matters
• SEQRA guidance
• Use variances and special permits

• New York Real Property Tax Law matters
• Easement preparation, including conservation easements
• Regulatory change through the draft and submission of local ordinances

• Represented the purchaser of three coal-fired power plants and continue to represent the client with regard to compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Represented the seller of an aluminum foundry, and, upon waiver of conflict of interest, represented the purchaser in demolition and redevelopment of the property

• Representing a Town as Special Counsel to advise them on a proposed wind-turbine development project
• Represented 68 plaintiffs in a successful nuisance lawsuit against a wind-turbine developer
• Represented a brewery/restaurant with regard to waste-water treatment issues