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Industries & Services

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

Managing Law Enforcement Liability in Public Housing: The Towne Law Firm at NYSPHADA Spring Conference

ALBANY, NY | We are pleased to announce that The Towne Law Firm, P.C. will be exhibiting at the upcoming NYSPHADA Annual Spring Conference, where Partner John Liguori will lead a session addressing one of the most consequential risk management challenges facing public housing authorities today. Featured Presentation “Law Enforcement Liability: Managing Security Incidents and Risk Exposure” […]

May 12, 2026 - Read More

Industry Insights and Connections at ENYCAR’s Operational Excellence Forum

ALBANY, NY | The Eastern NY Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc. (ENYCAR) hosted its Operational Excellence Forum last week, and The Towne Law Firm, P.C. was proud to attend and sponsor the event. Throughout the day, our team connected with attendees and had great conversations with professionals across the automotive industry. In addition, we gained […]

Apr 28, 2026 - Read More
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