Melissa advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, administrative enforcement defense, environmental review including pursuant to SEQRA, due diligence and transactional issues, petroleum and hazardous substances remediation, Brownfield redevelopment, environmental litigation such as cost recovery actions—both defense and prosecution. She also counsels individuals and developers on complicated land use and zoning matters, achieving favorable outcomes like zoning interpretations, rezoning, variances, special use permits, subdivision approvals, site plans and other land use approvals. In addition, Melissa is an experienced litigator in land use disputes, including Article 78 proceedings and related administrative matters.
She works closely with consultants, engineers, and regulators to help clients understand and manage environmental risk, navigate government processes, and pursue efficient and strategic outcomes—whether through negotiation, agency engagement, or litigation when required.
With a collaborative approach and a commitment to clear, forward-looking guidance, Melissa helps clients move projects ahead, maintain compliance, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Melissa serves as the co-chair of the firm’s Environmental, Land Use, and Energy practice group.
Melissa advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, administrative enforcement defense, environmental review including pursuant to SEQRA, due diligence and transactional issues, petroleum and hazardous substances remediation, Brownfield redevelopment, environmental litigation such as cost recovery actions—both defense and prosecution. She also counsels individuals and developers on complicated land use and zoning matters, achieving favorable outcomes like zoning interpretations, rezoning, variances, special use permits, subdivision approvals, site plans and other land use approvals. In addition, Melissa is an experienced litigator in land use disputes, including Article 78 proceedings and related administrative matters.
She works closely with consultants, engineers, and regulators to help clients understand and manage environmental risk, navigate government processes, and pursue efficient and strategic outcomes—whether through negotiation, agency engagement, or litigation when required.
With a collaborative approach and a commitment to clear, forward-looking guidance, Melissa helps clients move projects ahead, maintain compliance, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Melissa serves as the co-chair of the firm’s Environmental, Land Use, and Energy practice group.
