Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Real Estate

New York: Upstate

9 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Environment

New York: Upstate

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Adam S Walters

USA

Practice Areas

A successful land use lawyer with almost three decades of experience, Adam represents developers, corporations, individuals and governmental agencies in complex land use and permitting matters.

From zoning to environmental impacts review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to permitting with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Adam is known for his strategic approach and success at meeting tight timeframes to get a shovel in the ground.

Adam also has significant experience representing manufacturers and other regulated entities in environmental permitting and enforcement matters. He currently serves as the chair of the Western New York regional satellite of the Urban Land Institute.

Career

Joined firm in 1996 and has been a Partner since 2003. Adam is the co-leader of the firm's Real Estate Industry Team.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER); Bar Association of Erie County, Environmental Law Committee, New York State Bar Association, Environmental & Energy Law Section; Urban Land Institute, WNY Chapter Chair

Education

Vermont Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1994 and State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., 1990

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Real Estate - New York: Upstate

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Adam Walters is renowned for his representation of developers in the zoning, land use and environmental aspects of major projects. He has an impressive track record in zoning-related disputes.

Environment - New York: Upstate

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Adam Walters works on a host of matters, including issues relating to the conservation of land. His clients include developers.

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