About

Provided by Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

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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Environment - New Jersey

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What the Team is Known For

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC is a highly esteemed group experienced in representing before state and federal courts, as well as various state and local agencies. Its areas of expertise include the remediation and redevelopment of Superfund sites and brownfield properties, and multiparty cost recovery litigation. The firm has considerable expertise in the environmental aspects of commercial and real estate transactions. It also has experience advising on energy sector concerns.

Work Highlights

  • Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi advised Netflix on environmental issues related to its development of a production facility on the former Fort Monmouth US Army Base.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dennis M Toft
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Dennis M Toft
Head of Environment
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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.

He is a great mentor and a very good leader.

Dennis is one of the most competent environmental attorneys in the state.

Robert H. Crespi
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Robert H. Crespi
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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.
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Patrick T Mottola
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Patrick Mottola is a well-regarded environmental practitioner who advises clients on issues including brownfield redevelopment, site remediation and real estate transactions.

Excellent knowledge of environmental law and perfect for educating colleagues.

Patrick is very thorough and articulate.

Ranked Lawyers at
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

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Environment

Dennis M Toft
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Dennis M Toft
Head of Environment
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Robert H. Crespi
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Robert H. Crespi
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Band 3
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Patrick T Mottola
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Members

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Dennis M Toft

Dennis M Toft

Head of Department

John Valeri

Head of Department