Remediation

Management of environmental issues in construction – I have a demonstrated track record of assisting clients with construction on contaminated properties, selecting and managing environmental professionals, preparing contracts, communicating effectively with construction contractors to minimize conflicts and delays, responding quickly to surprises, and developing tailored approaches to navigate the regulatory framework as efficiently as possible.

Brownfield remediation and redevelopment – I help clients apply for and navigate New York’s brownfield program, negotiating remediation contracts and environmental insurance, shepherding the remediation to completion, developing environmental easements, and overseeing ongoing post-remediation stewardship activities.

Plant closures, property dispositions, and re-use -- I help manufacturing clients with regulatory issues involved in winding down operations, securing and remediating properties, demolishing buildings, and developing disposition plans to minimize long-term risks.

Government-mandated cleanups – I negotiate consent orders with regulatory agencies, and work with environmental consultants to develop sound, cost-effective site investigation and remediation programs at federal National Priorities List sites, state superfund sites, and oil spill sites. In addition, I design and implement cost allocations in multi-party superfund proceedings.