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K&L Gates

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


K&L Gates

Rankings

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Environment - New Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
K&L Gates has a high-quality team that regularly acts for Fortune 500 companies on a range of matters, including major Superfund litigation, permitting and regulatory compliance. It stands out for its expertise in brownfield redevelopment and natural resource damages. The firm also offers expertise in advising a broad range of industrial manufacturers.

Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates continued to represent Johanna Foods in environmental and odor claims brought by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Strengths

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  • K&L Gates is distinguished by its institutional knowledge, subject matter expertise and responsiveness.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • K&L Gates provides excellent work product as well as creative problem-solving.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • K&L Gates' environmental Superfund practice is well known throughout the United States. It has the depth and breadth of practitioners and staff to take on any environmental cleanup work, federal or state.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • K&L Gates have been keen to balance risk and opportunity with excellent results. They catch on to potential issues and roadblocks very quickly.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brian S Montag
    Band 1Brian S Montag

    Brian S Montag

    Brian Montag is highly sought after for his expertise across a wide range of environmental matters. He regularly assists clients with enforcement actions, regulatory compliance and disputes.

    • Brian Montag is knowledgeable, responsive, easy to work with, consultative and good with range of issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Dawn M. Lamparello
    Band 3Dawn M. Lamparello

    Dawn M. Lamparello

    Dawn Lamparello concentrates her practice in environmental law, including related regulatory compliance and litigation concerning various federal and state environmental statutes. Notably, Dawn counsels clients in CERCLA site remediation and RCRA waste management work.

    • Dawn has in-depth knowledge of environmental law and has a practical and creative approach to resolving issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • She was responsive and thoughtful.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Gail Howie Conenello
    Band 3Gail Howie Conenello

    Gail Howie Conenello

    Gail Conenello is an experienced environmental practitioner noted for her work in environmental justice issues. She represents clients in all manner of work, including Superfund matters, corporate due diligence, and environmental enforcement and remediation actions.
    • Gail is very knowledgeable and responsive.

      Environment respondentUSA

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