Environment

McLane Middleton Professional Association has a market-leading environment team acting on behalf of clients across numerous commercial and industrial sectors. Areas of expertise include Superfund matters, environmental permitting and enforcement and insurance coverage litigation, alongside notable strengths representing clients before local, state and federal governmental agencies. Prominent New Hampshire presence, but active on work across the wider region.

"In New Hampshire, they have tremendous depth and can work at the highest level in the state."

"They are always responsive."

"They are up to date with knowledge of issues that do or may impact us in the future."

McLane Middleton represented Granite Shore Power and GSP Merrimack before the State's Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Department of Justice regarding alleged exceedances of hazardous substances and environmental contaminants.

Gregory Smith has extensive experience managing the environmental permitting and siting process for clients engaged in energy projects. He also handles enforcement proceedings and civil litigation. "His knowledge is beyond compare."

Barry Needleman is a go-to attorney for a wide range of matters including compliance, litigation and permit defense. He is particularly commended for his work facilitating siting approvals for conventional and renewable power generation projects.

Mark Rouvalis is noted for his skillful representation of clients in all manner of environmental disputes. He appears before state and federal courts as well as in enforcement agency proceedings. "His communication skills are exceptional. He is easy to work with and consistently provides positive results."

Michael Quinn is a litigator noted for his expertise in environmental law cases. He is particularly knowledgeable of wetlands concerns and issues arising under the CWA. He also tackles Superfund-related litigation.

Adam Dumville is an environmental and energy director who assists clients in matters involving environmental permitting, compliance counseling, energy facility siting and defense of enforcement actions. "He is very devoted to outcomes and very focused on achieving positive results."

Viggo Fish is a well-regarded associate with notable expertise in a range of environmental matters. He advises on environmental permits, enforcement actions and litigation, as well as compliance issues.