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Serving a diverse range of industries across an array of service areas.

Environmental Law

The Towne Law Firm, P.C. services

The Towne Law Firm, P.C. is a reliable resource for clients with regard to compliance with the broad spectrum of environmental law regulation and enforcement issues that affect their businesses.

Private and public enterprises working to understand complex federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations need experienced and dependable legal counsel. We provide clients from large and small businesses, industrial and commercial enterprises, school districts, public corporations and municipalities with practical guidance on existing and anticipated environmental law requirements.

Our environmental law attorneys provide counsel and representation in environmental law areas including:

  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
  • Project development and facility siting
  • Hazardous waste
  • Permitting
  • Release reporting
  • Consent orders
  • Voluntary clean-up agreements
  • Health and safety
  • Air quality
  • Solid waste
  • Storage tanks
  • Water quality
  • Wetlands
  • Compliance with Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations “CAFO” for race tracks and farms
  • State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permitting

Reliable Experience

Principal Jim Towne has handled litigation dealing with a wide variety of environmental issues, counseled successful SEQRA applications and compliance regarding wetlands and represented clients in environmental issues for a variety of commercial development projects. He served as lead counsel for Tioga Downs Raceway on environmental and development matters during its construction in Tioga County.

TLF is a proud Business Partner of Saratoga Plan, the mission of Saratoga PLAN is to preserve the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty of Saratoga County so that these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations.

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NEWS & UPDATES

The Towne Law Firm Attends the 2026 Albany County Bar Association Court of Appeals Dinner

ALBANY, NY | Members of The Towne Law Firm, P.C. were pleased to attend the Albany County Bar Association 2026 Court of Appeals Dinner last week, an annual event that brings together members of the Capital Region legal community in honor of the New York State Court of Appeals. Recognized as one of the premier […]

Apr 23, 2026 - Read More

The Towne Law Firm, P.C. Names Adrian Scantlebury Partner

ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the promotion of Adrian Scantlebury to Partner. Adrian brings more than 22 years of legal experience to the firm and has been instrumental in strengthening the firm’s insurance defense litigation and personal injury practice. Since joining The Towne Law Firm, he has been […]

Apr 10, 2026 - Read More
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