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Sive Paget & Riesel, P.C. is a New York City-based boutique with a deep bench of environmental experts. Offers high-quality environmental regulatory advice as well as expertise in a range of litigious matters, particularly in Superfund cases. Comes recommended for its accomplishments overseeing the permitting and environmental impact reviews for major development projects and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. Acts for a diverse client base, including municipalities, non-profit organizations, financial entities and private companies. Noted experience acting for clients in pharmaceuticals, mining, insurance, food and drink, renewable energy and chemicals.
Work Highlights
- Sive Paget & Riesel represented New York City Economic Development Corporation as environmental counsel with respect to the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have had excellent experiences across multiple levels of the Sive Paget & Riesel team, with dedicated individuals who take pride in their work."
"Sive Paget is the one-stop shop for all things environmental, from the simple to the most complex."
"We have had excellent experiences across multiple levels of the Sive Paget & Riesel team, with dedicated individuals who take pride in their work."
"Sive Paget is the one-stop shop for all things environmental, from the simple to the most complex."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Riesel is a litigation specialist who acts on a wide variety of environmental cases at both trial and appellate level. He has complementary experience in white-collar defense work and commercial litigation.
David Paget offers extensive experience overseeing environmental matters pertaining to major public and private development projects.
"David is exceptionally thoughtful, smart, strategic and prepared."
"He is formidable and dedicated to his clients."
Jeffrey Gracer advises clients both US-based and globally on diverse environmental issues, including litigation, permitting, compliance, remediation, and climate change.
Mark Chertok has an expansive environmental law and land use practice with a focus on project development matters. He is especially adept at covering environment impact statements, site remediation matters and wetlands issues.
"David is an excellent lawyer."
Elizabeth Knauer's background in both litigation and project development provides a comprehensive perspective on risk management. She specializes in handling environmental permitting and enforcement actions for large developer-side clients.
"Elizabeth is exceptionally smart, thorough, and always prepared."
Michael Bogin advises clients in all aspects of environmental regulation and permitting with notable experience in wastewater, storm water and wetlands work.
Dan Chorost receives praise for his renewable energy-focused practice. He handles environmental impact and compliance issues for major development projects as well as Superfund cases.
Adam Stolorow specializes in environmental, land use, regulatory, and municipal law, representing clients in environmental reviews, compliance, enforcement actions, zoning disputes, brownfield redevelopment, and Superfund cases.
Maggie Macdonald is a notable associate in the environmental litigation space. She often defends clients in CERCLA cost recovery proceedings, regulatory actions and CWA citizen suits.
"Maggie is just terrific."