DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Greenberg Traurig, PA

Environment

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What the team is known for

Greenberg Traurig is noted for its expansive environmental practice covering all major state and federal environmental statutes. Areas of particular expertise include Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, RCRA and Superfund matters. Strong track record acting for both public and private clients with excellent complementary support in real estate and energy law.

Strengths

"The attorneys at Greenberg Traurig deal with complexity very well."

"A very capable team."

Work highlights

Greenberg Traurig represented Danskammer Energy in connection with its application to repower its natural gas power plant on the Hudson River.

Notable practitioners

Steven Russo covers permitting and a range of environmental litigation. He also has experience in brownfield development land use-related issues.
"He has a 360 approach and sees the big picture." "Responsive and has strong relationships within the regulator community." "Steve makes himself readily available to his clients and is thoughtful in his responses."

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Overview

Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice assists clients across industries with issues surrounding the environmental and natural resource laws that impact their businesses. We assist in transactions, enforcement actions, litigation, regulatory compliance, crisis management, legacy cleanups, market access, environmental policy challenges, and sustainability initiatives. Our team’s expansive geographic footprint and depth of experience provides effective solutions for clients facing environmental challenges.