David P Flynn

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