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Our attorneys were actively involved in the creation of the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) Law and have provided advice during legislative amendments.
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Knauf Shaw attorneys represent municipalities, developers, and community solar service providers with renewable energy projects.
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We have represented municipalities for over 30 years, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day needs of municipal governments.
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Our attorneys handle all state and federal court civil matters arising under local, state, and federal environmental statutes.
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We have been working with clients and the NYSDEC for over 25 years to help manage and oversee the remediation of both petroleum and hazardous substance sites in the State of New York.
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We will handle all of your legal issues related to water, from drinking water contamination to wetlands permitting.
"I have worked with Knauf Shaw for over 20 years, and trust that their experience and knowledge will serve me and my clients well. They are the environmental attorneys I refer my clients to when faced with complex and potentially costly environmental issues, knowing that their issues will be addressed with the care, focus, and experience that Knauf Shaw has been providing to the environmental legal community for almost 40 years."
Michael Rumrill, President, Leader Professional Services, Inc.
Amy Kendall was named 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Environmental Law in Rochester, New York by The Best Lawyers in America®.
Alan Knauf, Linda Shaw, Dwight Kanyuck, Amy Kendall and Jon Tantillo were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in their fields.
Four newly filed lawsuits—brought by municipalities, property owners, and business associations—are challenging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s …
New law requires cost sharing for adaptive infrastructure projects necessitated by climate change.
Montana’s Supreme Court holds that Montana’s Green Amendment guarantees the right to a stable climate system.
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made its latest move responding to the nationwide issue …
Our attorneys have decades of experience for simple matters, complex site remediations or developments, and can help you from start to finish.
