Greenfields and New Source Construction

Brownfields Redevelopment

Environmental Permitting

Responding to Local Opposition to Projects

Wetland and Endangered Species Issues

Preparation of environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and analogous state law assessment requirements.

Assist clients with legal and policy issues in adapting former industrial sites to new commercial uses.

Aid clients in obtaining the necessary federal, state and local permits to operate a new, expanded, or redeveloped industrial or commercial facility.

Advise clients on how to respond to local opposition to proposed projects on environmental grounds; defend against claims made by citizen groups; negotiate with local opposition to allow projects to go forward.

Provide counsel on wetlands or endangered species issues that threaten to stop or delay projects