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Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : New York


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Environmental and Energy Lawyers

Our environmental attorneys provide counsel regarding project development and facility siting, hazardous waste, permitting, release reporting, health and safety, air quality, solid waste, storage tanks, water quality and wetlands. We assist large and small businesses, industrial and commercial enterprises, school districts, colleges and universities, health care businesses, public corporations and municipalities to successfully resolve federal and state regulatory compliance and enforcement concerns.

Our lawyers have longstanding experience with matters involving the US Environmental Protection Agency and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. We also advise public entities and private parties on the environmental impact review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Our practice is a leader on the use of permits, consent orders and voluntary cleanup agreements to manage environmental risk and liability as well as New York State's Superfund.

To increase our knowledge and experience to better serve you, our attorneys head environmental and legal professional organizations, such as the Environmental Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and serve on the Section’s Executive Committee. Our attorneys are frequently asked to speak and write about environmental issues and are well respected by state and federal regulators.

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Environment - New York

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC enjoys a fine track record acting for major industrial clients in such fields as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, waste management and energy. It also acts for municipalities and public sector organizations and is adept at handling a diverse range of compliance and regulatory matters, including in relation to chemical safety, OSHA and hazardous waste. The firm also has notable expertise in air and water permitting as well as in development siting.

Strengths

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  • Bond, Schoeneck & King is a good firm that does regulatory and land use work.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kevin M Bernstein
    Band 2Kevin M Bernstein

    Kevin M Bernstein

    Kevin Bernstein handles permitting and approval processes for companies operating in the energy and natural resources sector. He is further noted for litigating challenges and issues pertaining to contamination and toxic torts.

    • Kevin is very technically skilled and good at regulatory work.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin is a problem-solver who is straightforward and practical.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin is a knowledgeable guy.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin is smart, intelligent and does good work.

      Environment respondentUSA

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