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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

TLF Attorneys Named to the 2026 Edition of Upstate New York Super Lawyers®

ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Upstate New York Super Lawyers®. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment. 2026 Upstate New York Super […]

Jul 27, 2026 - Read More

TLF Partners Join ABC10’s Upstate Living to Celebrate America’s 250th with 51 Steps to Freedom

ALBANY, NY | The excitement around 51 Steps to Freedom continues here at The Towne Law Firm, P.C.! Earlier this month, our partners James T. Towne, Jr., Esq. and Shalini Natesan, Esq. were featured in the Times Union for their connection to this remarkable organization. Now, we are thrilled to share that Jim and Shali […]

Jul 7, 2026 - Read More
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