Cole Schotz P.C., Environment | Chambers USA Profile

About

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Our Environmental Law Department is known for its ability to manage complex environmental matters, enabling clients to accomplish their business goals. Our environmental attorneys are strategic thinkers, skilled in evaluating risk on behalf of their clients, and always planning ten steps ahead in any situation. Whether clients require forward-thinking proactive planning, deal structuring, ongoing counsel on compliance and site management, or post-deal remediation, liability and recovery representation, our team is poised to navigate nuanced environmental issues to protect our clients.

Our team has decades of collective experience practicing environmental law and is adept at navigating regulatory agency and other government body channels. We are called upon to apply our experience in nearly every facet of the practice including:

Corporate and commercial transactions and Brownfield redevelopment
Compliance with all federal and state environmental laws, including State transaction triggered laws
Maximizing state and federal economic development incentives
Cost recovery through third party insurance, including litigation when necessary

Chambers Review

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Environment - New Jersey

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cole Schotz P.C. houses a group with experience and expertise in all areas of environmental law, including land use and insurance cost recovery matters, Superfund and Spill Act liability litigation. It regularly advises clients on issues concerning air, water and waste regulations, and is also noted for its work obtaining government brownfield incentive funds. The firm represents clients from an array of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing and chemicals.

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Work Highlights

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Cole Schotz P.C. advised Criterion Group on negotiating and securing environmental insurance for its $550 million portfolio investment of over 50 industrial properties across the USA.

Strengths

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"Cole Schotz has a very strong environment group."

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"Cole Schotz has a very strong environment group."

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Bostock

Band 2

Catherine Bostock provides companies with environmental assistance on corporate transactions.

"She is a top negotiator - wildly smart and very practical."

"She's sharp, good to deal with and knows her practice area well."

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Richard J Ericsson

Band 2

Richard Ericsson is an accomplished environmental attorney who frequently navigates issues relating to remediation and Superfund sites, such as environmental insurance policies and liability costs. He is also skilled at handling the environmental aspects of joint ventures and other corporate transactions.

"Richard has good market presence and a good reputation."

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Emily Lamond

Band 4

Emily Lamond is experienced in the environmental sector, specifically advising clients on the implications of environmental liability risks on a number of deals.

"Emily is very impressive - smart, knowledgeable and personable."

"She is a terrific environment attorney."

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Heather L. Demirjian

Band 4

Heather Demirjian is experienced in environmental transactional, regulatory and litigation matters. She assists a variety of clients, including real estate developers, food and drink, and manufacturing sector clients.

"Heather is good and well liked by clients."

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