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David P Flynn

David P Flynn

USA 2026

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Phillips Lytle LLP
 Phillips Lytle LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

New York

2 years ranked

Environment

New York: Upstate

7 years ranked

Environment

New York

17 years ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Global Practice Guides
2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

David is the leader for Phillips Lytle’s Environmental Law Practice Team, as well as co-leader for the firm’s Energy and Renewables Team and its Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Team. His practice is concentrated in the areas of environmental law, energy and emerging technologies.

With respect to environmental law, David concentrates on regulatory compliance, brownfield redevelopment and sediment remedial projects. He was involved in the first successful conversion of a former industrial brownfield into a modern manufacturing facility in New York State.

In addition, David advises clients on business development issues and the regulation of energy before state and federal authorities. He also advises clients on the development and siting of renewable energy facilities, licensing of hydropower projects, hydrogen projects and energy storage facilities. Most recently, David is representing cryptocurrency firms on facility siting, regulatory and energy-related matters.

Career

Joined firm in 1987 and has been a Partner since 1997. Mr. Flynn serves as leader of the firm's Environmental Practice Team and Co-Leader of the firm's Energy and Renewables Industry Team. He is also the Co-Leader of the firm's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Practice Team.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), Environmental Transactions and Brownfields Committee, Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section, Vice Chair 2009-2010; Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo Law Review, Member, Publications Editor – 1987; Independent Oil & Gas Association; New York Solar Energy Industries Association; New York State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Publications

He regularly speaks on energy topics across New York State and has strong connections with major energy and energy-related organizations, including the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Business Council of New York State.

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, JD, cum laude, 1987 and State University of New York at Buffalo, BA, 1983.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market - New York

Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Flynn is co-leader of the firm's energy and renewables team. He has notable experience representing clients before state regulatory bodies.

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Environment - New York: Upstate

Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Flynn advises clients on brownfield redevelopment and remediation matters as well as counseling on general environmental compliance. He leads the environment practice and co-chairs the renewables industry team at Phillips Lytle.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David Flynn is a very intelligent and bright person who is always giving us an advantage when looking at commercial agreements.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric MarketChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is a down-to-earth attorney who gets to know his client and works like a someone I've known for a long time.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • He understands our company's business needs and priorities and provides good advice on environmental issues.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • His experience and connections in the region have proven valuable.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • David complements his superb technical expertise with an experienced understanding of how various governmental authorities work, and how to move them along in resolving issues.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is a quality lawyer.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Phillips Lytle LLP (27)

New York

New York: Upstate

All Contributions (3)

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Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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