Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 2
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Provided by Bilzin Sumberg
Bilzin Sumberg's Environmental Group represents clients in a number of high-profile environmental regulation and enforcement cases by local, state and federal agencies. The Group provides innovative solutions to a wide range of environmental issues faced by Florida's development community. Its expertise lies in counseling clients through the most appropriate and the most cost-effective environmental remediation strategy averting unwelcomed litigation and adverse publicity for our clients. Additionally, the Group's attorneys, many drawing from previous career experience as land use and environmental planners, offer skilled guidance through strategic risk management and responsible growth planning.
The Environmental Group regularly assists clients with redevelopment plans and strategies. The firm frequently counsel developers wishing to repurpose former golf course, landfill or agricultural lands along the eastern U.S. seaboard, which are often contaminated with residuals from chemical treatments. Bilzin Sumberg's Environmental Group often works in tandem with the firm's Government Relations & Land Development and Real Estate practice groups, offering a cohesive approach to client development projects. The team is generally regarded as "among the best" in the State. Moreover, the Group is often consulted by clients regarding environmental issues in other markets, as a result of their significant experience with the active and sophisticated land use regime in Florida.
Chambers Review
Bilzin Sumberg is highly regarded for its strengths in wetlands issues, alongside noted expertise in contamination and remediation matters. The environmental team draws on the firm's land development and real estate practice to give comprehensive advice in development projects. It represents a range of public and private sector clients, with a focus on developers and property owners. The firm's expertise spans environmental aspects of transactional matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys at Bilzin are able to tackle complex projects in jurisdictions with restrictive environmental guidelines."
"Bilzin's team are skilled and knowledgeable while also being personable and professional."
"The firm has experienced attorneys with the capability to handle complex matters."
"The Bilzin team are very strong on environmental matters and are excellent at coming up with solutions to complex environmental problems."
"The attorneys at Bilzin are able to tackle complex projects in jurisdictions with restrictive environmental guidelines."
"Bilzin's team are skilled and knowledgeable while also being personable and professional."
"The firm has experienced attorneys with the capability to handle complex matters."
"The Bilzin team are very strong on environmental matters and are excellent at coming up with solutions to complex environmental problems."
Notable Practitioners
Howard Nelson maintains his market-leading reputation in a range of matters, including permit appeals and project development.
"Howard is a well-known and sought-after attorney for clients with environmental issues."
"Howard is very available and has great communication."
"Howard is an excellent attorney in developing strategies to solve environmental issues."
Alexandra Barshel is a well-regarded associate who works with regulators and environmental consultants in matters related to permitting, contaminations, and remediation.
"Alexandra is a smart and knowledgeable young attorney."
"Alex has been consistently reliable in meeting deadlines, providing detailed reports and document input."
"Alexandra's attention to detail is fantastic."