Environmental

Lemery Greisler’s environmental practice encompasses a broad spectrum of administrative law matters, primarily involving zoning, planning, land development, solid waste management, utility regulation, and economic development issues. Our attorneys represent clients before municipal, state, and federal administrative agencies and in the courts, and provide counsel to local and city governments. We are proud to have sited and secured environmental and land use permits for major projects, including resort hotel developments, condominium projects, hydroelectric projects, resource recovery facilities, and other commercial and residential developments. As counsel to current and former owners and operators of petroleum bulk storage facilities, the Firm has experience in matters related to state Superfund cleanup of groundwater and soil contamination. In addition, our attorneys work closely with hydrogeology experts and materials testing laboratories. We have both settled cases and represented clients at trial, including large oil companies, to obtain a favorable and fair outcome.

Noteworthy examples of the Firm’s environmental work include:

• The Luther Forest Technology Campus, a 1,350-acre campus located in the Towns of Malta and Stillwater, dedicated to high-tech manufacturing. For this client, Lemery Greisler secured Planned Development District Zoning as well as SEQR approvals.
• Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark, a 200-suite hotel connected to a 38,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, the first of its kind in the state of New York. The Firm secured area variances, SEQR approval, and other local approvals.
• Saratoga Polo, a multipurpose residential and recreational venue. Lemery Greisler secured Planned Unit Development Zoning as well as SEQR approvals.
• Lake George Forum, a multipurpose conference center and ice arena.