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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 has a notable practice offering expert counsel in permitting, compliance and transactional due diligence. The team represents a broad range of clients including energy companies, municipalities and commercial developers. It is further noted for its skilled handling of disputes arising under hazardous waste statutes.
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Hodgson Russ advised IDEX Corporation on all aspects of environmental, health, and safety compliance, addressing administrative and regulatory enforcement matters, providing remedial and risk counselling guidance and providing certain sustainability counselling.
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Hodgson Russ is very responsive and detailed to client questions. The guidance provided is comprehensive and well thought out.
They are very responsive, and we do not have to wait for more than 24 hours. They are very open and honest in their opinions. They are specific about what we need to stay aligned with.
The reason I use them is cost effectiveness for their expertise. They have reasonable rates and have strong subject matter expertise for those rates.
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Mike Hecker is extremely knowledgeable, very easy to work with and very helpful.
One thing I highlight is that when I send a request and I get a response within the hour if not faster. He is particularly highly responsive.
He is really good. He knows all of our deals and basically set up legal strategy. He thinks strategically and about where legal compliance impacts.
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