Matthew Ranelli's practice includes environmental, energy and land use law. His land use representation includes representing public and private clients before local, state agencies and in state court. These matters have included wetlands permits, zone changes, subdivision, site plans, special permits, variances, workforce and affordable housing, and enforcing and appealing administrative orders. In addition, he assists state and local agencies in drafting environmental and land use regulations.
In environmental litigation matters, Matt handles state and federal Superfund actions, site remediation, enforcement defense, common law claims, and environmental permitting. He has represented the State of Connecticut, cities and towns, and private sector clients.
Matt also represents developers, schools, municipalities and other end-users regarding on-site distributed generation green building standards, energy conservation and efficiency projects and managing energy options.
Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, Matt was a legislative attorney at the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research where he served the environment and public health committees.
Distinctions
· BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
· Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Land Use/Zoning; 2011-2012
· LEED Accredited Professional
· Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority; Board of Directors
Professional Affiliations
· Connecticut Bar Association:
- Environmental Law Section, Chairman (2006-2007), Executive Committee (2002-Present)
- Planning and Zoning Section, Vice Chairman (2009-Present), Executive Committee (2003-Present)
· New Haven County Bar Association: Environmental and Land Use Law Committee, Chairman (2008-2010)
Community Involvement
· New Haven Commission on Disabilities; Member (2007-present)
· State Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired; Member (2006-present)
· New Haven Green Fund; Board of Directors (2009-2010)
· Connecticut Clean Energy Fund; Board of Directors (2009-2011)
· New Haven Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen; Board of Directors (2001-2005)
Experience
Land Use Approvals and Litigation
Obtained and Successfully Defended Zoning Approvals for New Public School
Obtained Land Use Approvals for Several Gas Station/Convenience Stores
Managed Complex Process for New Downtown and Cancer Center Zoning Regulations in New Haven, Connecticut
Other
Acquisition of Biodiesel Production Plant
Creating a Wastewater Management District
Wetlands Regulation
Applications Before Municipal Commissions
Publications
April 27, 2012, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
March 16, 2012, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
February 8, 2012, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
June 9, 2011, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
May 26, 2011, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
April 20, 2011, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
March 28, 2011, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
October 6, 2009, 2009 Environmental, Energy and Land Use Public Act Summaries
March 30, 2009, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
February 5, 2009, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
July 24, 2008, Guidance Document for HOMEConnecticut Technical Assistance Grants
May 12, 2008, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
April 29, 2008, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
April 14, 2008, Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Update
July-September 2004, The Key Word is 'In': A Summary of the Legislature's Amendment to the Inland Wetlands Act
January-March 2004, The AvalonBay-Wilton Salamander Case: Wildlife Migrate, But Jurisdiction Does Not
July 18, 2003, Telecommunications And The Cell Tower Wars
News
August 11, 2011, Shipman & Goodwin Attorney Matthew Ranelli Appointed to Board of Directors
March 10, 2010, Attorney Matt Ranelli Elected Secretary of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
September 2, 2009, Attorney Matthew Ranelli Appointed to Board of Directors of Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
July 14, 2009, Attorney Matt Ranelli Becomes LEED Accredited
Events
June 23, 2011, Federal Zoning v. Home Rule: What Happens When the U.S. Government Starts Dictating Local Zoning
May 26, 2011, Assessing Connecticut's High Performance Building Construction Standards: A Progress Report
October 22, 2010, Planning and Zoning for Green/High Efficiency Buildings
September 30, 2010, Value Added: Finding and Saving Money in a Recovering Real Estate Economy
March 3, 2010, Green Building: Certificates, Tax Credits, Requirements and Clean Energy Funding
April 1, 2010, Wetland and Environmental Update
December 4, 2009, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds For School-related Energy Projects
October 7, 2009, DEP's Proposed Electronic (E-Waste) Regulations; and a Review of Environmental Legislation Effective October 1st
September 26, 2009, Trustees' Conference: Emerging Trends in Facility Design
October 16, 2008, A Primer on the New HOMEConnecticut Law
May 28, 2008, Environmental Legislation 2008
June 7, 2007, Large Scale On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
May 8, 2007, Key Environmental Issues in US EPA Region I
June 9, 2006, Are PODs, Overlay Zones and Floating Zones Legal?
June 7, 2006, Environmental Law Legislation
November 18, 2005, Kelo v. New London and Other Recent Property Rights/Land Use Decisions and Legislative Preview
October 5, 2005, Environmental Law Legislation
June 13, 2005, Section 22a-19 Intervention as a Right in Land Use and Wetlands Appeals
May 13, 2005, Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions
May 5, 2005, Water, Sewer & Septic Systems: A Rising Swamp for Development
April 12, 2005, Environmental and Land Use Legislative Update
November 19, 2004, Wetlands Commission Jurisdiction
June 9, 2004, 2004 Environmental Legislation
June 3, 2004, Recent Supreme Court Wetland Decisions and Legislation
May 27, 2004, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. v. Wilton Inland Wetlands Agency: What Really Ocurred with the Legislation?
May 27, 2004, Wetlands, Wildlife and Public Act 04-209
April 29, 2004, Environmental Issues You Need to Know for Today's Successful Land Use Practice
September 4, 2003, Balanced Growth in Connecticut
March 1, 2003, Introduction to Affordable Housing and To Environmental Intervention
September 25, 2002, Zoning for Affordable Housing: How It Works Around New England
February 15, 2002, Hot Topics in Land Use Law