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.
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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 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 …
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 …
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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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.
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KS presents at 2022 Annual Ethics Update
Join KS virtually on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, from 12:15pm-2:00pm for the 2022 Annual Ethics Update. Amy Kendall will join other panelists in discussing the newest developments in legal ethics.