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Riker Danzig LLP

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In a state noted for its strict and pace-setting environmental legislation, Riker Danzig's environmental group is among the largest and most diverse practices of its kind. The firm's experienced environmental lawyers have in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local law. The group handles litigation, regulatory, permitting and counseling, and real estate development matters addressing all environmental areas, including hazardous substances, air, water and noise pollution, and solid waste.

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Environment - New Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Riker Danzig has a superb environmental group with a focus on New Jersey remediation programs. It is also adept at handling Superfund, natural resource damage and multiparty cost recovery litigation. The team deals with the full range of environmental issues, from air pollution to wetlands and hazardous waste. It offers expertise across multiple industries, including banking, energy and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, its lawyers are skilled at advising on real estate and redevelopment issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Riker Danzig continues to assist Calpine with the environmental aspects of the purchase and ongoing remediation of nine electrical generating plants.

Strengths

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  • The team at Riker Danzig are super responsive and commercially minded.

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  • Riker Danzig is the best of the best when it comes to advising on New Jersey-specific environmental matters.

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  • Riker Danzig's team has top knowledge of New Jersey environmental regulatory matters.

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  • They have a deep, experienced bench that handles the most complex issues while offering practical solutions to get deals done and keep our business moving.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dennis J. Krumholz
    Dennis J. Krumholz

    Dennis J. Krumholz

    Dennis Krumholz is a highly regarded attorney recognized for his experience across a huge range of environmental litigation, transactional matters and regulatory work.
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  • Samuel P. Moulthrop
    Samuel P. Moulthrop

    Samuel P. Moulthrop

    Samuel Moulthrop is a highly regarded litigator well known for his work handling sophisticated environmental disputes. He has considerable expertise in criminal enforcement actions, drawing on his previous career as chief of the Environmental Section of the US Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, among other government positions.
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  • Steven T. Senior
    Steven T. Senior

    Steven T. Senior

    Steven Senior has experience in advising large corporations on site remediation, redevelopment issues and environmental regulatory compliance.

    • Steven is an excellent and hard worker.

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    • Steve Senior is a leader of the NJ environmental Bar and offers business-practical advice on a vast array of environmental and energy issues in the state.

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  • Alexa Richman-La Londe
    Alexa Richman-La Londe

    Alexa Richman-La Londe

    Alexa Richman-La Londe provides environmental support to a number of national corporations. She is experienced in negotiating legacy liability in regard to Superfund sites, assisting clients with site remediation and advising on regulatory compliance.

    • Alexa is super responsive and is also keenly aware of client needs.

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    • Alexa is an exceptional environmental attorney. She handles the most complex issues and really understands the needs of our business.

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    • Alexa is smart, resourceful and very client service-oriented.

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  • Jeffrey B. Wagenbach
    Jeffrey B. Wagenbach

    Jeffrey B. Wagenbach

    Jeffrey Wagenbach provides large companies with environmental advice in the context of corporate transactions, including regulatory compliance and remediation approaches.

    • Jeffrey Wagenbach is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Marilynn R. Greenberg
    Marilynn R. Greenberg

    Marilynn R. Greenberg

    Marilynn Greenberg routinely advises clients on all aspects of site remediation and acquisitions, brownfield redevelopment and cost recovery litigation.

    • Marilyn Greenberg is very knowledgeable.

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