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John Ahearn

John Ahearn

USA 2026

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John appears before various municipal land use development boards regarding the land use entitlement process. His background in municipal representation provides a unique insight and experience into the land use development process that permits him to provide superior service. John advises clients on various aspects of real estate development and provides advice regarding New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act and other state and local laws regarding development.

John also is experienced in providing due diligence of renewable energy projects, including wind, battery energy storage, and solar for complex transaction. He analyzes complex local, State, and federal environmental and land use matters and identifies potential legal defects and risks associated with projects and advises on potential cures and risks management.

John regularly represents businesses and industrial clients in areas such as solid waste, aggregates, wetlands, and mining before administrative agencies, including New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and local municipalities regarding permitting and enforcement matters.

Professional Memberships

Albany County Bar Association

American Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Rated by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the Upstate New York Edition for Energy & Resources

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment - New York: Upstate

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Band 3

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John Ahearn is well versed in advising on land use approval and permitting for projects like renewable energy, mining, quarrying and waste management. He also represents clients in negotiations with competent authorities including NYSDEC.

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New York: Upstate

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