Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
About
Provided by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Nutter has one of the largest and most diverse environmental compliance law practices in New England. We have taken a leading role in landmark cases involving PCBs, asbestos, petroleum products, heavy metals, and other hazardous materials. Our environmental attorneys bring together interdisciplinary teams to accomplish a client's objectives, and have substantial experience working with both attorneys in other practice areas, consultants and expert witnesses to achieve successful outcomes.
Nutter's environmental attorneys provide counseling and representation to energy suppliers, petroleum companies, municipalities and other governmental bodies, real estate developers, manufacturers, financial institutions, educational and other nonprofit institutions, in the acquisition, financing, development and operation of properties and businesses. We provide assistance in securing land use and environmental permits and address regulatory matters in administrative and judicial settings.
Our lawyers are experienced in managing complex matters that involve regulatory strategies, public policy development, and risk management for business, government, and industry in the regulated arena.
Chambers Review
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP offers robust litigation services and permitting counsel to clients across a number of industries. The firm also offers notable strength in the representation of municipal clients on a host of environmental concerns. The team's expertise includes Superfund and solid waste matters, as well as CAA and CWA issues. It is further experienced in working with clients from the petroleum, manufacturing and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Nutter advised CITGO on clean-up following contamination of a storm water system during the control of a hazardous fire at the Clean Harbours waste disposal center in Braintree.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's knowledge, legal expertise, availability and communication make them outstanding advocates."
"Nutter are strong client advocates and are very focused on their client's needs."
"The team have excellent technical and legal knowledge, as well as an extensive list of resources and contacts."
"The firm's knowledge, legal expertise, availability and communication make them outstanding advocates."
"Nutter are strong client advocates and are very focused on their client's needs."
"The team have excellent technical and legal knowledge, as well as an extensive list of resources and contacts."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Leon has a notable practice with an extensive client base and often works on issues concerning wastewater and wetlands.
"Michael is exceptional."
"Michael is very talented and understands the industry very well."
"Michael is a very knowledgable, practical and responsive attorney."
Matthew Snell focuses his practice on land use and environmental compliance, with a concentration in federal, state and local permitting matters.
"Matthew is very prompt, has great work quality and is very responsive."
"Matthew is a responsive attorney who is able to provide tight summaries and analysis of important issues."
"Matt has very specific knowledge for all types of work. His background as an environmental consultant gives him a unique understanding and perspective."