we deliver creative and effective business solutions and counsel

Environmental Issues

Berger Singerman can assist clients with a full range of environmental issues associated with the operation of businesses or the development, cleanup or sale of real property.  We are experienced in working with local, state and federal environmental agencies, including local pollution control agencies, water management districts, and Florida and federal regulatory agencies, in a variety of capacities, including negotiation or litigation in the areas of permitting, enforcement and rulemaking.  We also assist clients in a variety of environmental due diligence activities associated with the sale or transfer of real property and businesses.

We assist clients with the following issues:

  • Air Pollution
  • Brownfield Development
  • CERCLA (Superfund)
  • Climate Change Issues (greenhouse gas assessments, carbon trading, LEEDS certification)
  • Coastal Construction
  • Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Regulation
  • Dry Cleaning Regulation
  • Endangered Species
  • Environmental Assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act or Florida Law
  • Environmental Due Diligence
  • Environmental Insurance
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Marina and Dock Permitting
  • Mining
  • Mitigation Banking
  • Mold and Biological Contaminants
  • Noise Contours and Pollution
  • Petroleum Tank Regulation 
  • Soil and Groundwater Assessment and Remediation
  • Solid and hazardous waste management regulation and site remediation
  • Sovereign lands regulation and leasing
  • Stormwater management
  • Water Rights
  • Wetland Regulation