Practice Areas

Environmental Law

As a matter of public awareness, regulation, and law, environmental issues are increasingly relevant. Brooks & DeRensis has significant experience in environmental law counseling, advocacy and litigation. We work with homeowners and business owners who find themselves dealing with hazardous materials, plans to improve land with a troubled history, or who are facing an environmental lawsuit. We work with municipal officials and other authorities who have jurisdiction over environmental applications.

Environmental matters are complex and often span varying elements of the law. The integrated legal team at Brooks & DeRensis brings real estate, litigation, and municipal law expertise to aspects of environmental matters. By leveraging our resources, we provide clients with comprehensive representation on environmental matters.

Our environmental services include:

Evaluation and litigation of claims involving oil or hazardous materials, including cost recovery and remediation issues (Massachusetts Chapter 21E, CERCLA)
Environmental and land use permitting process and hearings
Wetland regulatory matters, hearings, and judicial appeals
Solid waste transfer stations and site assignment proceedings
Underground storage tanks
Chapter 91 waterways issues
Insurance coverage, including traditional and non-traditional approaches

Sustainable Environment

Environmental considerations factor into many commercial, municipal, and residential activities. It’s a high-stakes and nuanced area of the law that needs expert guidance.