Atty. David C. Scott
Mr. Scott's environmental law practice emphasizes transactions, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Law Attorney · Serving Roseland, NJ · 11+ Years Experience
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About David C. Scott at a Glance
David C. Scott is a environmental attorney based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2015), New York (2017), and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 2015) and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (B.S., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion by the (2026). Serves clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Scott
- Mr. Scott's environmental law practice emphasizes transactions, permitting, and regulatory compliance
- He primarily provides counsel on environmental risks associated with real estate and business transactions, methods for mitigating those risks, and strategies for addressing environmental issues when they do arise, including the presence of hazardous substances in soil and groundwater, discharges from underground storage tanks, and the cleanup and remediation of contaminated sites
- He also assists solid waste service vendors in obtaining the required A-901 licenses and Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity required under New Jersey law
- Mr. Scott has played a significant role in the representation of private equity firms, manufacturers, retailers, lenders, and developers in mergers, divestitures, acquisitions, and the purchase and sale of commercial and industrial real estate properties
- He has assisted in brownfield redevelopment projects and transactions at former industrial and commercial facilities, gas stations and other contaminated properties, including conducting pre-acquisition environmental due diligence
- As part of his practice, he negotiates the environmental provisions in purchase and sale, stock purchase, access, and environmental indemnity agreements, and evaluates the viability of each redevelopment project
- Mr. Scott also provides guidance related to the unique environmental compliance aspects of these transactions, including reporting obligations and analyzing remedial options
- His background also encompasses the analysis and management of environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks, the oversight of environmental compliance audits, and compliance with the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act, the New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), and other federal and state environmental statutes
- Mr. Scott has developed strong relationships with the New Jersey environmental regulatory community and frequently interacts with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) to ensure that the firm’s clients are properly and efficiently conducting the remediation of contaminated sites in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations
- Building on these relationships, Mr. Scott assists clients in developing strategies for addressing compliance concerns, ensuring workplace and product safety, and responding to government inspections and inquiries
- Mr. Scott also guides clients through all phases of environmental permitting and the coordination of remedial activities in connection with redevelopment activities
- His work in this area encompasses obtaining required approvals, modifications and renewals of New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, Remedial Action Permits, Coastal Area Facility Review Act Permits, Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands Permits, and the reporting and permitting requirements related to the operation and closure of underground storage tanks
- Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Scott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Scott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roseland.
Environmental Law in Roseland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Roseland
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roseland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Roseland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roseland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Roseland Choose David C. Scott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David C. Scott's practice in the field of environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Scott brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and District of Columbia, David C. Scott can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means David C. Scott's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Roseland
A Roseland-based practice means David C. Scott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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