For the seventh consecutive year, Chambers and Partners, an independent ranking organization, has ranked SPR in the highest category of New York State environmental law firms. The 2010 report highlights the firm’s expertise in project development, environmental enforcement and litigation, and brownfield remediation. Noting the firm’s reputation as a “one of the best environmental boutiques in New York,” the report cites clients’ praise for six SPR partners:
- David Paget, described as “without question one of the preeminent experts on environmental law in the USA,” with special expertise in the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA);
- Daniel Riesel, commended for his “vast trial experience and presence” in matters involving toxic torts, civil suits, and white-collar criminal cases;
- Mark Chertok, lauded as “the go-to person for any large project that needs a lot of expertise,” with “vast knowledge” of issues involving brownfields, NEPA, CWA, CAA, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA);
- Jeffrey Gracer, esteemed for his “outstanding . . . technical ability, communication skills and client relations” in matters including regulatory issues, environmental disputes, waste, brownfield redevelopment, environmental insurance, and international transactions;
- Michael Bogin, described as a “an excellent problem-solver” with expertise in environmental litigation and experience working with municipalities and school districts; and
- Steven Russo; described as a “terrific litigator” with “excellent judgment” and experience with complex Superfund cases, toxic tort claims, oil spill litigation, CWA matters, and issues involving the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Read the full report here.
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