About

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Our environmental, energy and telecommunications lawyers provide sophisticated, practical, and cost-effective advice to clients facing a broad array of environmental health and safety (EH+S) challenges and electric, gas, steam, water, and telecom needs. Many of our team members have degrees in related scientific and engineering disciplines and/or prior employment with consulting firms or relevant governmental agencies. Whether it is in federal or state court, conducting due diligence, negotiating a purchase and sale agreement, obtaining a permit, siting a power generating or telecommunications facility, responding to a release, explosion, or inspection, or providing risk management guidance or advice on complex regulations, our team brings a deep knowledge and understanding of the law and a business sensitivity that result in outcomes our clients clearly value.

Taking full advantage of the breadth and depth of our group (one of the largest in the northeast), we staff matters smartly and leanly. Associates and non-lawyer professional analysts work directly with experienced partners, making for efficient client teams. We hold a leadership position relative to sustainable alternative fee arrangements and view these as valuable in structuring relationships with certain clients. We welcome the opportunity to engage in discussion with clients about the billing and staffing arrangements that best serve their needs.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Connecticut

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Robinson & Cole remains a sophisticated environmental offering with expertise across a broad range of environmental law matters, and with areas of focus including brownfield redevelopment, due diligence, enforcement defence and permitting. The team additionally provides support for environmental litigation, including disputes related to Superfund sites.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Earl Phillips
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Earl Phillips
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Band 1
Earl Phillips is often called upon for representation in regulatory compliance, permitting and Superfund matters.

Earl Phillips has done an excellent job in managing my matter. He has demonstrated a high level of knowledge on the subject matter and worked to understand my company's business and goals.

You couldn’t ask for a more capable lawyer than Earl. He is bright, creative, patient and very competitive when he needs to be. He has become someone who I trust completely.

James Ray
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James Ray
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Band 2

James Ray is highlighted for his adept handling of permitting and compliance matters. He also handles environmental investigations.

James Ray is an expert in his field.

James Ray is the only environmental trial lawyer who handles the most difficult fact-intensive and scientific disputes. He has a good command of the science and how to present that science in court.

Megan Baroni
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Megan Baroni
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Band 2
Megan Baroni offers expert counsel to manufacturers on environmental compliance and litigation.

Megan Baroni provides quick, efficient and helpful advice.

She is great! She can convey complex and difficult motions in a simple way.

Emilee Mooney Scott
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Emilee Mooney Scott
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Band 3
Emilee Mooney Scott is a highly regarded environmental attorney who is able to handle both transactional and compliance issues.

Emilee Mooney Scott is an expert in her field.

Robert Melvin
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Robert Melvin
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Band 3
Robert Melvin fields significant strength in environmental litigation and compliance.

Robert Melvin has been a great partner to work with. He has been very organised, structured, and measured.

Robert Melvin looks to understand before replying. This approach has kept our projects and needs moving forward, with sound advice and professional responses.

Robert Melvin helps with many complex issues and always provides high-level legal advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Robinson & Cole LLP

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Connecticut

Environment

Earl Phillips
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Earl Phillips
1
Band 1
James Ray
2
James Ray
2
Band 2
Megan Baroni
2
Megan Baroni
2
Band 2
Emilee Mooney Scott
3
Emilee Mooney Scott
3
Band 3
Robert Melvin
3
Robert Melvin
3
Band 3

Members

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Brian Freeman

Christopher Eddy

Diana Neeves

Emily Deans

George Watson III

Joey Lee Miranda

Jonathan Schaefer

Kenneth Baldwin

Head of Department

Leticia Pimentel

Michael Giaimo

Peter Knight

Rachel Mayo

Rachel Thomas

Clients

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Carrier Corporation

Collins Aerospace

Hubbell Incorporated

Massachusetts Chemistry Technology Alliance, Inc.

New England Fuel Institute

Otis Elevator Company

Pfizer Inc.

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft

Simoniz USA, Inc.

Sims Metal Management

Sprague

United Technologies

Industries

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Chemical

Coastal and Offshore Resources

Construction

Energy

Environmental

Health Care

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Real Estate Developers + Owners