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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, P.C. Ranked in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms®

ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is proud to share that the firm has been ranked in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. Now in its 17th edition, Best Law Firms recognizes firms for professional excellence based on feedback from clients and peers. This year, TLF earned […]

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TLF Earns 5th Consecutive Recognition in Albany Business Review’s Best Places to Work 2026!

ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. is proud to announce that we’ve been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Capital Region by the Albany Business Review for the fifth year in a row. This award, powered by Quantum Workplace, is based entirely on direct feedback from our employees, which […]

Oct 28, 2026 - Read More
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