Environmental
Sophisticated counsel to help our clients manage, minimize and mitigate risks
For businesses and property owners and operators in New York State and beyond, the challenges of navigating through, understanding and implementing programs to comply with increasingly complex environmental regulations have never been greater. Our Environmental Law practice is exceptionally broad-based, with the depth of experience to handle all types of administrative and transactional matters, as well as the sophistication and bench strength to tackle the challenges of environmental litigation.
For several decades, Farrell Fritz has been on the front lines of rapidly evolving environmental case law. We served as principal counsel in several major Superfund cases involving the cleanup of massive landfills and abandoned manufacturing and industrial facilities, including one described by Newsday as "one of the most complicated" in New York State. We currently represent clients in several Superfund and oil spill matters.
We represent public and private corporations, including Fortune 500s, international firms and non-profits. Farrell Fritz provides guidance on compliance with federal, state and local regulations, helping clients determine their responsibilities and develop implementation strategies. For our commercial and industrial clients, we frequently are part of the team that performs facilities audits to check levels of compliance and minimize the chance for costly fines. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of every level of government and have worked on many matters that involved negotiating with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and county and local departments of health.
We also represent real estate developers and landlords involved with the acquisition, sale, leasing and management of real property. These transactions often involve providing guidance on issues relating to environmental investigations and remediation, brownfields restorations, underground and above ground storage tanks, the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals, historic use and contamination of real property, and reporting and notification requirements. When necessary, our environmental team works with attorneys in our corporate, real estate, land use and zoning, municipal and litigation departments to ensure all aspects of our client's issue is considered.
Our goal is to assist clients in solving their environmental challenges without the need for litigation; but when called for, we bring a rare level of experience and skills to the courtroom. Our attorneys are extremely well-versed in all aspects environmental law; in addition, several of them have bachelor's and master's degrees in the sciences, environmental science and land use planning. Their training and experience enable them to go "toe-to-toe" with experts in court on the most complex technical issues.
Attorneys in Environmental practice:
Charlotte A. Biblow, Partner
Anthony S. Guardino, Partner
James M. Wicks, Partner
Rachel A. Scelfo, Counsel
William R. Anderson, Associate
John C. Armentano, Associate
Franklin C. McRoberts, Associate
Environmental Articles:
Jul 29, 2010
Mandatory Electronic Equipment Recycling Takes Hold in New York
Jul 23, 2010
Client Advisory: Mandatory Electronic Equipment Recycling Is Coming To New York
Environmental Press Releases:
Jun 23, 2010
Rachel A. Scelfo Promoted to Counsel at Farrell Fritz, P.C.
Apr 6, 2010
Charlotte Biblow to Receive LIBN's "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business Award"
Environmental Events:
Feb 19, 2010
Queens Green Business Summit
Jan 23, 2009
Queens Green Business Summit