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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Why Choose our Firm?
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.
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Our attorneys have decades of experience for simple matters, complex site remediations or developments, and can help you from start to finish.
Blog
New PBS/CBS Regulations Published
Melissa Valle
On July 19, 2023, the State published Notice of its Adoption of revised Petroleum Bulk Storage (6 NYCRR Part 613) …
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
KnaufShaw
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.
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 …
Client Testimonial
"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
Client Testimonial
"I have worked with Knauf Shaw for over 20 years, and trust that their experience and knowledge will serve me and my clients well. They are the environmental attorneys I refer my clients to when faced with complex and potentially costly environmental issues, knowing that their issues will be addressed with the care, focus, and experience that Knauf Shaw has been providing to the environmental legal community for almost 40 years." Michael Rumrill, President, Leader Professional Services, Inc.
NEWS
KS PRESENTS ON BATTERIES ON BROWNFIELDS
Join Alan Knauf and Dwight Kanyuck for a discussion about battery storage on brownfield sites at the 2023 National Brownfields Training Conference in Detroit August 8-11th.
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