About

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Couch White’s Environmental Practice Group serves a diverse array of development needs. Often working with clients from the planning stage through execution, our team has applied its expertise to projects in areas like energy development, resource extraction, infrastructure, residential, commercial and industrial development and remediation of real property. We can also assist with needs such as preparing and defending applications for state and federal environmental permits, providing advice and guidance regarding environmental impact reviews, handling complex land use and zoning matters and much more.

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Environment - New York: Upstate

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Couch White is well known for its adept handling of federal and state regulatory permitting and compliance matters. The firm is also noted for its handling of managing environmental reviews.

Work Highlights

  • Couch White advised an association of lakefront property owners regarding herbicide treatments of invasive species to manage water quality and recreational use of Chautauqua Lake.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alita Giuda
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Alita Giuda
Head of Environment
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Band 3

Alita Giuda is experienced in advising clients on the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and the development of energy projects. She adeptly assists clients with compliance, remediation and land use matters.

Alita has a great understanding of the regulations, how the state works and the confidence to deliver.

Alita is very knowledgeable, helpful and an excellent advocate.

Alita Guida's knowledge of the New York state solid waste regulations is unmatched by her peers.

John Ahearn
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John Ahearn
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Band 3

John Ahearn is well versed in advising on land use approval and permitting for projects like renewable energy, mining, quarrying and waste management. He also represents clients in negotiations with competent authorities including NYSDEC.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New York: Upstate

Environment

Alita Giuda
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Alita Giuda
Head of Environment
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Band 3
John Ahearn
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John Ahearn
3
Band 3

Members

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Alita Giuda

Alita Giuda

Head of Department

Anna Binau