Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF) is an environmental, energy, safety, land use law and litigation firm spanning the full range of regulatory compliance, transactional and litigation services entailed in these fields. MGKF serves a client base ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 100 companies. With offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Hawaii, the geographic practice area is focused on the Mid-Atlantic region; however, clients are located throughout the country and operate around the world.
MGKF was founded in 1989 by a core group of attorneys whose experience is grounded in the emergence of the comprehensive environmental laws enacted in the 1970s and early 1980s. Today’s firm consists of a seasoned group of partners complemented by a dedicated group of associates, technical consultants and paralegals proven to stay abreast of the global reach of environmental, energy and land use law and serving a clientele with a parallel focus. Many of MGKF’s attorneys have additional degrees in science, engineering and land use planning, and others have served with state and federal regulatory agencies. The firm’s litigators have backgrounds in commercial, criminal, environmental, and energy disputes before courts and administrative review boards in many federal and state forums.
Chambers Review
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP offers a comprehensive group of renowned technical experts, who counsel clients on the full range of environmental and energy matters. It offers recognized strengths in litigation, with extensive experience in areas such as air, water, waste and site remediation matters. The firm is considered a go-to practice for brownfield redevelopment work and additionally sought after for its counsel on Marcellus Shale and renewable energy matters. It represents clients from an array of industries, including energy, real estate, chemicals and healthcare.
Work Highlights
- Manko Gold represented Sunoco Pipeline LP concerning permitting and construction for its Mariner East 2 pipeline in southern Pennsylvania.
Strengths
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"The Manko team is very well staffed and are able to handle the highest level, most complex matters."
"Manko Gold is extremely pragmatic and commercial which helps them to take on the role of advocates for deals and helps the client to navigate complex and important issues efficiently."
"The firm has an abundance of experience and is well suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Manko team is very well staffed and are able to handle the highest level, most complex matters."
"Manko Gold is extremely pragmatic and commercial which helps them to take on the role of advocates for deals and helps the client to navigate complex and important issues efficiently."
"The firm has an abundance of experience and is well suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Manko is a noted leader in the field of environment law who frequently advises clients on obtaining various permits, real estate development and environmental reporting.
Robert Fox is an expert attorney in the environmental field, especially well known for his Superfund work. He is relied upon by clients for his counsel on compliance, site remediation and permit applications.
"Robert is a strategic, smart, creative and extremely nice lawyer with an astonishing depth of knowledge."
"Robert is a top litigator and a very good tactician who does a good job of strategizing what tactics to use in certain cases."
"Robert is a gifted litigator."
Carol McCabe is particularly adept at advising on permitting and compliance issues in relation to air emissions and waste water.
"Carol is an outstanding air and environmental enforcement lawyer who sees the big picture and provides proactive advice."
"Carol is gifted in her knowledge of air issues."
"Carol is very practical and has a good understanding of each business and the challenges it faces."
Kathleen Campbell is an experienced environmental lawyer who regularly advises on toxic torts, Superfunds and site remediation.
"Kate is terrific. She's extremely responsive and knowledgeable with a lot of experience in the field."
"Kathleen has a great depth of environmental expertise and is organized, responsive and client-focused."
"Kate is an excellent attorney who conveys true passion for her work."
Nicole Moshang is an environmental litigator, well known for her toxic tort, Superfund and breach of contract work. She is also well versed in transactional due diligence and risk assessment.
"Nicole provides top-notch legal advice and has a deep understanding of practical considerations that are important to companies."
Jonathan Spergel is well versed in transactional and regulatory environment law matters, and is relied on by clients for obtaining permits and advising on environmental risk with regard to large corporate deals.
"Jonathan has great expertise in the field. He's able to create a consensus and is very persuasive."
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Automobile Dealerships
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