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Environment
USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey
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CSG’s Environmental Group understands the laws and issues, as well as the importance of addressing them in a client-focused, cost-effective manner. Handling litigation, regulatory and transactional matters for a variety of clients, the firm routinely partners with management and legal teams to identify gaps, risks and best practices. Our representation also includes court-ordered and private alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Our attorneys are active, visible members of the environmental law and business communities, and enjoy taking on tough cases. Drawing from our deep understanding of the government offices, legislators and agencies, we provide strategic, proactive counsel critical to developing effective policies, processes and procedures.
Our environmental experience includes a wide variety of representations, including matters involving:
- Energy & Utilities
- Environmental Enforcement
- Environmental Insurance Coverage
- Environmental Litigation
- Environmental Regulatory Compliance & Counseling
- Environmental Transactions
- Occupational Safety & Health Compliance
We regularly appear before state and federal courts, such agencies as:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- New Jersey Office of Administrative Law
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation
- New York Office of Administrative Hearings
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- County Boards of Health
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Work Highlights
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Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi represents Claremont in the acquisition and redevelopment of the Sayreville 3 Landfill located in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Strengths
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Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC is a go-to firm with huge knowledge of environmental law.
Environment respondentUSAChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has a robust environmental practice.
Environment respondentUSAChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has vast experience and a high level of familiarity with relevant regulations and law.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Dennis M Toft
Dennis Toft's practice encompasses advising on environmental due diligence for transactions, handling permitting and enforcement proceedings and managing environmental litigation. He is particularly knowledgeable on natural resource damages policy. Not only is Dennis Toft respected by the business community, he also commands the respect of state legislative leaders and policy-makers in New Jersey.
Environment respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 Robert H. Crespi
Robert Crespi is highly regarded for the quality of his advice on a broad range of environmental issues. He is additionally skilled in advising on regulatory issues concerning renewable energy. Band 4 
Band 4 Patrick T Mottola
Patrick Mottola is a well-regarded environmental practitioner who advises clients on issues including brownfield redevelopment, site remediation and real estate transactions.
Ranked Individuals at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (3)
New Jersey
Dennis M Toft
Head of Environment
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Environment
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Environment
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Members
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John Valeri
Head of Department
Robert H. Crespi
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