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.
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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 …
Knauf Shaw Files Lawsuits Alleging Violations of the New Green Amendment to the NYS Constitution
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Two lawsuits have been filed in New York State Supreme Court in Monroe County by Knauf Shaw LLP on behalf …
Second Circuit Finds CERCLA Claims Ripe Regardless of EPA Enforcement Status
Melissa Valle
On August 18, 2021, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that a party does not need to wait until …
NYSDEC Proposes Revisions to NYS Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations
Melissa Valle
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) is proposing to revise its regulations on petroleum bulk storage. The …
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
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Kendall honored by peers
Partner Amy Kendall has been recognized by her peers as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" in Environmental Law in Rochester, NY in the upcoming 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.®
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Welcome Samantha Rubino, Esq.
We are pleased to announce that Samantha Rubino has joined Knauf Shaw as an Associate.
Samantha R. Rubino