Practice Area
Brownfield Redevelopment
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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We are a boutique law firm with a big impact. We are committed to producing successful yet cost-efficient outcomes for our clients.
Practice Areas
Knauf Shaw LLP is ready to assist you with any environmental and energy law, land use, zoning or municipal law issue that may arise in your business or development plans. We practice from the tip of Long Island all the way to Niagara Falls.
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Our attorneys have decades of experience for simple matters, complex site remediations or developments, and can help you from start to finish.
Blog
NYSDEC Issues Guidance for Compliance with Climate Law
Amy Kendall
NYSDEC Issues Guidance for Compliance with Climate Law On December 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s …
Claims for Violation of the Green Amendment Stand
William Kellermeyer
Attempts by the State of New York and the Town of Perinton to dismiss a citizens group’s claims under the …
NYSDEC Extends Time to Make Comments on Proposed PBS/CBS Regulations
Melissa Valle
The comment period for the proposed PBS/CBS regulations has been extended until January 24, 2023.
Knauf Shaw Announces New Partners- Jonathan Tantillo and Melissa Valle
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We are proud to announce that Jonathan R. Tantillo and Melissa M. Valle have been promoted to Partners at Knauf …
Case Study
Former Glenwood Power Plant
The Glenwood Power Plant is approximately 4.7 acres of the 150 Acre Brownfield Opportunity Area along the Yonkers waterfront in an Environmental Zone running along the shoreline of the Hudson River. The Plant Site, which has been unused for almost 50 years, is a 100 year old historic power plant with magnificent views of the …
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"Knauf Shaw attorneys consistently exceed our expectations. From complex litigation to real estate closings, and from land use approvals to contract negotiations, we can rely on their expertise, innovative problem solving and attention to detail." Steven Mancini, RSM Development LLC
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KS PRESENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS & RISKS
Join Melissa Valle among other speakers in person at RIT Conference Center on April 26, 2023 for the 26th Annual Joint Seminar on Environmental Rights & Risks. Knauf Shaw is a sponsor of this event and looks forward to seeing you there!
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KS Ranked in Best Law Firms!
KS ranked Tier 3 Nationally in Land Use & Zoning Law. Regionally, KS ranked in Tier 1 for Environmental Law, Environmental Law Litigation, Land Use & Zoning Law and Land Use & Zoning Law Litigation.