USA Guide 2026 : New York
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The Hodgson Russ Environmental Practice provides strategic legal counsel to public and private clients across environmental matters.
The firm’s attorneys help businesses comply with federal, state, and local regulations; manage risk; and maintain operational efficiency. Their work includes conducting environmental due diligence for corporate and real estate transactions. They also assist with permitting and regulatory review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Additionally, the team defends clients in enforcement actions involving hazardous substances, permit violations, and issues related to air and water quality.
The team also supports sustainable development, advising on green building standards, energy efficiency projects, and brownfield redevelopment, including securing tax incentives. When disputes arise, the firm’s environmental attorneys offer strong litigation and appellate advocacy, backed by a multidisciplinary approach that guides clients from project planning through post-construction challenges.
With a client-focused approach, Hodgson Russ integrates legal insight with practical business considerations, earning accolades such as a Tier 1 ranking in Environmental Law from The Best Lawyers in America® and recognition by Chambers USA.
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Hodgson Russ is home to an environment team that is able to offer litigation, regulatory and transactional services to a wide range of clients. Its attorneys regularly advise on environmental matters pertaining to renewable energy and other project developments.
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Hodgson Russ LLP continues to act as outside counsel to IDEX Corporation, providing environmental, health and safety compliance advice, assistance with enforcement matters, transactional support and counselling.
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The department is very responsive to client questions and the guidance provided is comprehensive and well thought-out.
The team has experience and offers expedited service while taking a proactive approach.
Hodgson Russ has superior knowledge of the industry and the local legal landscape and can effectively collaborate with similarly situated counsel.
Hodgson Russ has depth and does it all in environmental law. The firm has presence and reach around the state.
Hodgson Russ takes a comprehensive approach and the team is good at thinking from all different perspectives.
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Jeffrey Stravino is the practice group leader of Hodgson Russ' environment group. He has experience advising a range of clients on matters such as industrial cleanups and environmental compliance as well as in litigation.
Jeff provides superior client advocacy.
Jeff is a great guy and extremely knowledgeable in all areas, with an emphasis on environmental law.
Jeffrey is a fantastic lawyer.
Jeffrey Stravino thinks strategically across fund and asset issues and legal compliance. He is great.
Michael Hecker is an environmental attorney who has experience in areas such as environmental safety compliance, transactional due diligence and negotiating remedial action.
Mike Hecker is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and helpful.
Mike provides exceptional services and counsel on a range of sophisticated issues.
Mike is highly responsive and practical.
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