Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Maine
Band 2
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207 774 4000About
Provided by Verrill Dana, LLP
Whether you are an individual or a multinational corporation, Verrill's Environmental & Land Use attorneys become an integral part of your team by listening to you, understanding your goals, and working with you to create opportunities for success. Our attorneys have decades of industry-leading experience on environmental and land use matters, including:
- Large infrastructure development
- Renewable energy permitting
- Coastal and marine development
- Regulatory compliance
- Site remediation, including complex, multi-party matters
- Enforcement defense
- Management of hazardous materials and wastes
- Due diligence
- Resolution of land use disputes with abutters and government entities
- Administrative, civil, and appellate litigation
We combine our experience with a highly client-focused approach to understand the big picture, master the details, and achieve results.
We also know that environmental and land use challenges don't always come in discrete packages. Therefore, we work with seasoned lawyers in our Real Estate, Energy, Government Affairs, and Litigation & Trial groups to provide targeted advice on the full range of issues you may be facing.
Chambers Review
Verrill Dana showcases a well respected environmental practice with notable strength in regulatory, permitting and development matters as well as litigation disputes. It is particularly well regarded for its capabilities in wind energy matters.
Work Highlights
- Verrill Dana represented Wolfden Mt. Chase in a project proposal to mine zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold from a high value deposit in Pickett Mountain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They fully understand the complexity of our situation and are always available to assist.
"They demonstrated an ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"They're tops for responsiveness to communications and attention to client needs."
"They fully understand the complexity of our situation and are always available to assist.
"They demonstrated an ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"They're tops for responsiveness to communications and attention to client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Juliet Browne chairs the firm's energy and environmental practice groups. She has leading expertise in wind projects, as well as providing advice on regulatory compliance and permitting.
"Juliet is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. She's really experienced, knowledgeable and knows everyone."
"One of the most respected environmental attorneys in the State of Maine."
"She's a subject matter expert in environmental protection regulation and is extraordinary at dealing with real estate issues too."
Mathew Todaro has an established practice across New England in environmental compliance. He has experience advising on the Clean Water Act and representing clients in negotiations with federal and state environmental agencies.
"Mat was outstanding throughout the process."
"He's exceptional and always available to assist."
Gordon Smith is experienced in a range of environmental matters, including representing wind and solar energy clients in financing and compliance matters, as well as related litigation. His areas of expertise include conservation and the use of coastal land.
"Gordon is a valuable resource for complicated permitting and ordinance matters."
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