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Environmental Regulatory Update – June 2013

DEC overhauls surface coating rule; DEC adopts CAFO-related rule changes; Freshwater wetland general permit for minor activities issued … Read More

Young/Sommer LLC Highly Ranked in Chambers USA for Eleventh Year in a Row

Young/Sommer LLC is proud and pleased to announce it was again recognized by Chambers USA as a leading law firm in the practice areas for… Read More

Environmental Regulatory Update – May 2013

EPA issues draft vapor intrusion guidance; Appellate Division upholds natural gas drilling ban … Read More

Young/Sommer Wins Boundary Dispute Trial

Michael Moore and Kristin Pratt recently prevailed in a property boundary and title dispute following a five-day trial in Greene County Supreme Court. Young/Sommer presented… Read More

 

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Young/Sommer LLC is a recognized leader in environmental and energy law in New York. Our attorneys’ decades of experience in private practice and State government allow us to understand the challenges facing small businesses, municipalities, large corporations and individuals. Our knowledge and skill in environmental law puts us at the forefront of our field, ensuring that we deliver the best and most cost-effective advice.

Young/Sommer has been ranked for eleven consecutive years among the top ten New York State environmental law firms by Chambers USA, for the leading lawyers for businesses.  Dean Sommer and Kevin Young have been consistently listed as top New York State environmental lawyers in the Chambers review and Mr. Sommer is listed among the top four “Leading Individuals” in environmental law.

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Discretionary Stays on Appeal by Court Order: A Refresher

By Joseph F. Castiglione – Reprinted with permission from: New York State Bar Association Journal, October 2012, Vol. 84, No. 8, published by the New York State Bar Association, One… Read More

 

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Kevin M. YoungKevin M. Young

Kevin M. Young has been practicing environmental law for over 28 years. Mr. Young assists clients in achieving their business and municipal objectives while complying with environmental and land use regulations. He also serves as counsel to over 20 municipalities, numerous manufacturing facilities and developers. … Read More