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James A. Muscato II 
Albany, New York
Associate
phone (518) 438-9907 (Ext. 243)
fax (518) 438-9914
email jmuscato@youngsommer.com

James A. Muscato II (Associate) practices in the area of environmental law, focusing on state and federal litigation and/or negotiation of environmental matters addressing the release of hazardous substances, hazardous waste and petroleum into the environment.  He also works with clients involved in State and local administrative proceedings, resolving zoning and real property matters for individuals, municipalities, and developers and the wind energy industry on siting issues.

Areas of Practice:
Administrative Law
Administrative Hearings & Adjudication
Administrative Investigations
Regulatory Enforcement
Environmental Law
Energy Law
Cleanup & Superfund
Hazardous Waste
Permits
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
Solid Waste
Water Pollution
Toxic Torts
Petroleum
Zoning & Land Use
Litigation Percentage:
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
New York, 2002
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2002
Education:
Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 2001
J.D.
Law Journal: Environmental Outlook Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief, 2000 - 2001


State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY, U.S., 1998
B.A.
Major:  Political Science
Major:  Environmental Studies


Professional Associations and Memberships:
New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2005 - Present
Third District Representative


New York State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section, 2001 - Present
Member


New York State Bar Association, Environmental Enforcement Committee, 2002 - Present
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Young, Sommer, Ward, Ritzenberg, Wooley, Baker & Moore, Summer Associate


Environmental Advocates, Legal Intern, 1999 - 2000



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