Environmental Legal Services

Harvey provides legal solutions tailored to meet his clients’ needs with a focus on compliance and client satisfaction. Harvey helps clients develop strategies and programs to manage regulatory compliance and business issues in a reasonable and economic way.

Our Practice Areas

Litigation & Enforcement Defense

In a climate of controversy and social misinformation, Harvey helps clients chart a reasonable course of action to maximize legal and public understanding and success.

Due Diligence, Audits & Transactions

Harvey can manage due diligence inquiries and issue analysis for various parties to transactions. Whether it be a straightforward real estate deal or a multi-state or international matter, Harvey will help engage consultants and insurers if necessary to efficiently manage an engagement.

Contaminated Properties & Remediation

Local, state, and federal laws impact who and why parties have responsibilities. Harvey has helped clients with both small and multifaceted problems. He can help navigate in a cost effective and legally sensible manner.

Air Emissions

Harvey has helped sources small and large achieve efficient operational compliance with air regulations in various states. He has successfully defended against state and federal enforcement and has negotiated industry rules.

Water Quality & Discharges/Wetlands

Harvey manages direct discharge to water as well as indirect sewer discharge issues for clients. He also has extensive wetland issue experience.

Spills & Releases

In the event of environmental emergencies swift and effective response is essential to mitigate damage and ensure regulatory compliance. Harvey has advised chemical and other manufacturing commercial building owners and others on emergency response and releases including required reporting and post incident analysis and litigation.

Advocacy, Rulemaking & Administrative Relief

Harvey has helped develop and pass laws and rules, testified in congress, and litigated the validity of new regulations.

Special Projects & Permitting

We have special project experience, including solar electricity development, climate law and science policy and litigation, facility permitting, public marina and bridge development, and waste and other special siting.

Make an Inquiry

If you inquire you will find that Harvey Sheldon will attend diligently to your contact. Contact today to learn more about how we can assist you in navigating complex regulatory challenges and achieving your business objectives with confidence.