Atty. Jane E. McLaughlin
Jane McLaughlin has wide-ranging governmental and legislative experience, with a strong focus on renewable New York State energy and environmental law, policy, and regulatory issues. She represents many renewable energy developers, advising on state and federal policy matters and regularly providing advice and counsel to clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before the New York State Public Service Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting, and the New York Independent System Operator.
Environmental & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About Jane E. McLaughlin at a Glance
Jane E. McLaughlin is an Of Counsel based in Albany, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D. Managing, 2008) and Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences (B.A., 2005). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, New York State Bar Association •Board Member, The Legal Project. Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jane E. McLaughlin
- Jane McLaughlin has wide-ranging governmental and legislative experience, with a strong focus on renewable New York State energy and environmental law, policy, and regulatory issues
- She represents many renewable energy developers, advising on state and federal policy matters and regularly providing advice and counsel to clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before the New York State Public Service Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting, and the New York Independent System Operator
- Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for DEC, Legislative Counsel for the New York State Department of Health, and as Legislative Counsel and Committee Director in the New York State Senate
- Jane also has served as counsel to the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers, working on various matters pertaining to municipal government
- In addition to her energy and environmental practice areas, she also advises her clients on a myriad of other policy areas, including transportation, housing, and procurement issues
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Selected, City & State, “Who's Who in Energy,”2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,”2022
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Jane E. McLaughlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane E. McLaughlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Environmental Law in Albany
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Albany
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health Care Law in Albany
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-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 Albany Choose Jane E. McLaughlin
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 Jane E. McLaughlin's practice in the field of environmental, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jane E. McLaughlin brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental, government, and health care, Jane E. McLaughlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Jane E. McLaughlin 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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