Environmental Law
Environmental counsel from real estate due diligence to enforcement defense.
Overview
Environmental law addresses where local, state, and federal regulation meets private property rights. The firm's attorneys handle environmental concerns in matters that range from commercial real estate transfers to complex litigation, and they also appear before administrative bodies and in permitting proceedings at every level of government.
The practice advises clients on due diligence and environmental audits for business and real estate deals, supports brownfield redevelopment, and helps with the investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties. Attorneys also help clients meet federal, state, and local requirements, negotiate permit conditions, handle spill or release reporting, and draft contract and lease terms that divide environmental responsibilities and liabilities.
The work further includes defending civil and criminal enforcement actions and negotiating resolutions that may reduce penalties. Other services cover environmental cost recovery, internal investigations, conservation and land trust matters, comments on proposed regulations, and workplace exposure and safety issues.
