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Young/Sommer LLC

Environment

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Young/Sommer LLC

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Environment - New York: Upstate

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Young/Sommer is an Albany-based boutique known for its full environmental capabilities and representation of upstate clients, with particular strength in wind energy and other renewables. The firm boasts a diverse skill set encompassing waste water, air quality and cleanup knowledge, among other areas. It is known for representing both plaintiff and defendant clients, including municipalities, manufacturers and brownfield developers.

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Strengths

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  • Young/Sommer is a very strong group of lawyers based in Albany. It is really a cost-effective firm to work with. Anything in New York and New Jersey I will turn to them first.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Their strengths are their instincts and background knowledge of the law. They also have the ability to carry forward basic principles of law into specifics of nitty gritty aspects.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dean Sommer
    Dean Sommer

    Dean Sommer

    Dean Sommer is recognized for his expertise as a litigator taking on environmental cases pertaining to hazardous waste.

    • He knows us so well and is able to guide the strategic thinking of the company in really helpful ways.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • James A. Muscato II
    James A. Muscato II

    James A. Muscato II

    James Muscato is recognized for his work in renewable energy and has a strong knowledge of permits.
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  • Kevin Young
    Kevin Young

    Kevin Young

    Kevin Young is an experienced attorney noted for his environmental compliance advice. He is knowledgeable of all major statutes regulating air, water and waste.

    • Kevin is a special star in the atmosphere, floating around and doing good stuff. He really believes in what he is doing and will definitely fight for what is right. I cannot say enough good things about him.

      Environment respondentUSA
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New York: Upstate

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