Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.

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  • Established in 1962
  • Firm Size 30
  • Sixty Years of Environmental Law

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About this firm

For over sixty years, Sive, Paget & Riesel (SPR) has been a recognized leader in environmental law and litigation, municipal and land use law. The firm has unparalleled experience assisting clients in the preparation of environmental assessments and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), working on Brownfield redevelopment projects and environmental permitting, and supporting corporate transactions with due diligence reviews and risk assessments.

SPR's attorneys are experienced litigators, prosecuting and defending Superfund cost recovery actions, oil spill cases, toxic tort cases and challenges to environmental reviews. Our litigation practice provides strength and depth unique for a firm of our size. Members of our legal team include former federal prosecutors and governmental litigators, and our attorneys have been selected year after year by several independent ranking agencies – Chambers and Partners; Who’s Who Legal; U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firms; Best Lawyers; and Super Lawyers – as recognized leaders in their fields.We pride ourselves on providing high quality, cost-effective representation with personal attention to our clients’ needs. As the New York region and our nation grapple with an increasingly complex array of issues relating to environmental protection, we use our experience, insight and creativity to support a diverse array of clients, including state and local governments, public authorities, corporations, major cultural and medical institutions, professional sports organizations, developers and individuals.
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Environmental Impact Review/Permitting
  • Hazardous Substances Remediation
  • Environmental Issues in Business and Real Estate Transactions
  • Zoning and Land Use
  • Offshore Wind
  • Litigation
  • Construction
  • Project Finance
  • Municipal Law
  • Renewable Energy

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Michael S. Bogin: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Michael S. Bogin
Principal
4.5
2 Reviews
New York, NY

Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Permitting, Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Wetlands, Toxic Torts View More

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Mark A. Chertok: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Mark A. Chertok
Principal
5.0
New York, NY

Environmental Law, Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Permitting, Litigation View More

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Dan Chorost: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Dan Chorost
Principal
No Reviews
New York, NY

Environmental Law, Environmental Permitting, Litigation

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Jennifer Coghlan: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Jennifer Coghlan
Principal
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New York, NY

Environmental Law, Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Permitting, Litigation, Natural Resources, Wetlands View More

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John-Patrick Curran: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
John-Patrick Curran
Principal
No Reviews
New York, NY

Environmental, Construction

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Pamela R. Esterman: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Pamela R. Esterman
Principal
5.0
New York, NY

Environmental Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Permitting View More

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Scott Furman: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Scott Furman
Principal
5.0
6 Reviews
New York, NY

Environmental Law

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Elizabeth Knauer: Attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Elizabeth Knauer
Principal
No Reviews
New York, NY

Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Law, Environmental Permitting, Litigation, Toxic Torts, Wetlands View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (26 reviews)

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Partner on 07/17/24 in Environmental Law

    Christine is a terrific lawyer who is someone that does not miss any issues and is extremely conscientious.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Member on 06/10/24 in Environmental Law

    Excellent lawyer. Very good to deal with. Also, very thorough and gets great results for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Attorney on 05/02/22 in Environmental Law

    I have had the privilege to work as co-counsel with Ms. Leas on several cases. She is consistently prepared, thorough, and responsive. Ms. Leas counsel clients in a manner that sees the big picture of the client's objectives and goals without losin... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Member on 04/18/22 in Environmental Law

    I have had the good fortune to work with Christine, both as a colleague and later as a co-counsel for mutual clients. She has a fantastic breadth of knowledge combined with savvy instincts that allow her to apply the law to meet her clients' busines... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Managing Partner on 04/16/22 in Environmental Law

    I have worked with Christine on a number of large transactions. She brings her considerable experience and knowledge to bear in analyzing complex fact patterns in environmental law to develop effective strategies for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Attorney on 04/16/22 in Environmental Cleanup

    I have worked closely with Christine on several vary large transactions. She is conscientious, thorough, and knowledgeable, and is a pleasure to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Managing Partner on 04/10/22 in Environmental Law

    Great team member. Deep knowledge of environmental law coupled with good practical business sense.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Attorney on 04/02/22 in Environmental Cleanup

    Christine is a top-notch environmental attorney. Her depth of knowledge, years of experience in the field, and strategic abilities provide consistently excellent outcomes for clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Attorney on 04/02/22 in Environmental Permitting

    Christine is a top-notch environmental attorney. Her depth of knowledge, years of experience in the field, and strategic abilities provide consistently excellent outcomes for clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine Leas by a Attorney on 04/02/22 in Environmental Law

    Christine is a top-notch environmental attorney. Her depth of knowledge, years of experience in the field, and strategic abilities provide consistently excellent outcomes for clients.

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