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ROTA <br />�, WE COLE & BIERMAN AN <br />AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMEN7 & THE LAW <br />Environmental Law <br />The overlapping and intricate layers of Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations can be overwhelming. And <br />when a client has an environmental issue, its never just a small, inconsequential matter. Ifs usually a time -sensitive, critical <br />issue for the organization that needs quick thinking and resolution. Our Environmental Law Group has the experience and <br />knowledge to efficiently and effectively navigate through these regulatory waters on behalf of business and government clients <br />and achieve results that strike a balance between economic needs and environmental protection. <br />As former environmental regulators, counsel for environmental agencies, and LEED-certified lawyers, our attorneys have a deep <br />knowledge and understanding of environmental policies and laws ranging from air quality to wetlands permitting. We represent <br />business owners, developers, municipalities, water management districts, individuals, engineers and contractors in handling the <br />latest and most complex environmental law issues, including environmental permitting, water quality and supply, regulation of <br />underground storage tanks, hazardous materials and wastes, Superfund sites, brownfields redevelopment, landscaping <br />requirements, tree preservation and environmental compliance and enforcement matters. <br />We provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to assess and advise our clients concerning the environmental rules applicable <br />to them and potential environmental liability. In the course of providing professional and legal advice, we serve as a strategic <br />partner in environmental compliance matters to prevent violations which could result in costly enforcement action. <br />In the event a client is subject to an enforcement proceeding, our attorneys have significant experience in handling <br />environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters arising from routine facility inspections, accidental releases, <br />permit violations, tree removal, mangrove alteration and other violations of environmental laws and regulations. We have <br />successfully negotiated numerous settlement agreements concerning corrective action and penalties for violations of <br />environmental regulations and permits. <br />Areas of Expertise in Environmental Law: <br />• Air Quality Regulation <br />• Brownfields Development <br />• Conservation Law And Easements <br />• Defense Of Enforcement Actions <br />• Environmental Auditing <br />• Environmental Compliance <br />• Environmental Due Diligence <br />• Environmental Litigation <br />• Environmental Permitting <br />• Groundwater Regulation <br />• Hazardous Waste Site Cleanups And Remediation <br />• Potential Environmental Liabilities <br />• Real Estate Transactions <br />• Real Property Contamination <br />• Regulatory Compliance Counseling <br />• Reviewing Risk Assessment Reports <br />• Solid And Hazardous Waste <br />• Storm Water Drainage <br />• Underground Storage Tank Closure And Removals <br />• Water And Wastewater Utility Regulation <br />• Water Resources <br />• Water Use / Consumptive Use Permitting <br />• Wetlands Permitting <br />• Wetland Regulation And Mitigation Banking <br />• Clean Air Act <br />• Clean Water Act <br />• Federal And State Endangered Species Acts <br />