Environmental Services

Contract negotiations

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to address environmental concerns at a site. Hartman Simons' attorneys craft specific environmental provisions that address the particular complexities of each project into contracts and other agreements. Our goal is to minimize costs and risks for buyers, sellers, developers and end-users while maximizing the use and viability of each site. This is accomplished by addressing and managing environmental issues such as—

Our detailed understanding of applicable state and federal environmental laws and the regulators that enforce them allows us to provide meaningful protection for our clients.

Due diligence

Countless development teams have tapped Hartman Simons' expertise to facilitate environmental and other pre-development due diligence. From initial site identification to final remediation planning, we help ensure that your project will comply with applicable laws yet remain viable within your development vision. Our attorneys routinely manage the process for obtaining Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments for our clients and navigating the appropriate course for obtaining brownfield and other liability protections. We interpret complex technical reports and the environmental glossary to help our clients move forward with confidence. In addition, we work closely with clients to identify environmental and other due diligence consultants and engineers and to negotiate terms and conditions that protect your interests.

Regulatory affairs

Hartman Simons advises clients on permitting and compliance issues that result from local, state and federal environmental, health, safety and regulatory programs. Our experience with regulatory agencies enables us to assist clients in anticipating and responding appropriately to a wide-range of environmental issues and defend them in the event of an enforcement action. For more than 20 years, we have engaged in many facets of brownfield redevelopment under various state and USEPA programs, and routinely address various transfer act, dry cleaner and UST fund challenges.

Remediation and compliance

Environmental remediation management and brownfield redevelopment are specialties at Hartman Simons. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver sensible brownfield remediation strategies, from simple underground storage tank (UST) removals to complex multi-million dollar remediation programs. We recognize the value of transforming compromised sites into thriving enterprises. We work hard to ensure the vitality of every deal and to capture available benefits and protections for revitalizing sites, such as tax incentives, limitations of liability and insurance. Our team quantifies costs, evaluates liabilities and coordinates all consultants and contractors throughout the remediation and development process to establish and maintain compliance through project completion.

Business solutions from a trusted partner

Our clients value our attorneys' business acumen as much as they do their outstanding legal credentials, and appreciate the attentive service our firm consistently provides.  Access the power of a legal partner you can rely upon to understand your business objective and help you get it done.  Contact Hartman Simons online or call 770.955.3555.