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Verrill Dana, LLP

Environment

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Environment - Massachusetts

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Verrill Dana has a broad environmental legal support offering. The group has vast experience in navigating hazardous waste in both the Superfund and CAA space, with further expertise in renewables, clean water and wetlands issues. The team has the ability to negotiate agreements, secure permits and limit risk and liabilities at the state and local levels.

Strengths

Verrill Dana offer excellent communication, clear vision, and collaboration.

Verrill Dana has a deep understanding of regulatory agency requirements and technical issues. They quickly grasp the key elements of environmental issues and provide clients with strategic advice.

Work Highlights

Verrill Dana has represented Palmer Renewable Energy in the permitting of its biomass power plant development in Massachusetts.

Notable practitioners
John Shea

John Shea specializes in advising on issues relating to wetlands, water and hazardous waste laws. John's clients include developers, businesses and high net worth individuals in permitting, siting, enforcement defense and litigation.

John is among the premiere environmental attorneys in Massachusetts, with over four decades of experience and service to his clients.


Thomas Mackie
Thomas Mackie is particularly well thought of for his expertise in the solid waste space. Thomas advises clients across both the public and private sector on the siting or expansion of controversial facilities and he has a particular focus on renewable energy facilities.

Peter Durning
Peter Durning is an experienced attorney and represents clients in environmental disputes concerning wetlands and water supply permitting.

Peter is deeply knowledgeable and a passionate advocate for his clients.

Peter is an excellent attorney.

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