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Phillips Lytle LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Phillips Lytle LLP

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About

Provided by Phillips Lytle LLP

Phillips Lytle’s Environmental Practice Team has experience that spans decades. Our attorneys have a broad range of expertise in environmental litigation; Brownfield redevelopment; contaminated sediment; SEQRA; land use and zoning; regulatory; and transactional due diligence. Our rich history of progressive environmental representation has enabled our Environmental practice to evolve into one of the most sophisticated practices in New York State and the nation. FORTUNE 500 companies, along with manufactures, developers, IDA's and lenders regularly rely on Phillips Lytle for assistance with environmental issues. ​

Chambers Review

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Environment - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Phillips Lytle LLP is recommended for Superfund work and brownfield redevelopment. The firm maintains a notable focus on project development, frequently advising on environmental reviews and permitting matters, in addition to general compliance and natural resources issues. Clients include leading names in the energy, manufacturing, metallurgy, real estate and chemicals sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Phillips Lytle LLP represented Marine Drive JV in a large affordable housing redevelopment project which required obtaining land use approvals, electrical grid connectivity and redevelopment Brownfield Tax Credits.

Strengths

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  • The team offers good customer support and is professional and thorough.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • I enjoy working with Phillips Lytle entirely. The team is incredibly competent and professional.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Phillips Lytle has been an exceptional firm to work with on environmental litigation matters. The firm is highly responsive, technically astute and consistently collaborative.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The attorneys are very responsive, professional and flexible.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Phillips Lytle’s environmental law team stands out for its ability to combine deep regulatory expertise with strategic negotiation skills.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kevin M Hogan
    Band 3Kevin M Hogan

    Kevin M Hogan

    Kevin Hogan is well-versed in toxic tort issues, recovery actions and CERCLA disputes. He also guides clients through general regulatory compliance.

    • Kevin Hogan is exceptionally capable, collaborative and genuinely great to work with.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin understands clients' business needs and priorities and provides good advice on environmental issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin Hogan is super smart and a really good communicator who makes everything easy.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kevin is very approachable and provides exceptional client service, consistently demonstrating responsiveness and a proactive approach in response to the complex issues we are currently involved with.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4David L. Cook
    Band 4David L. Cook

    David L. Cook

    David L. Cook's practice centers on environmental law and litigation. He is well-versed in a wide range of issues including Superfunds, the Clean Water Act and contamination matters.

  • Band 4David P Flynn
    Band 4David P Flynn

    David P Flynn

    David Flynn provides counsel on site remediation, brownfield issues and general environmental compliance.

    • David is a quality lawyer.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • David complements his superb technical expertise with an experienced understanding of how various governmental authorities work.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • David Flynn is a down-to-earth attorney who gets to know his client.

      Environment respondentUSA

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