Atty. Steven C. Russo
Steven C. Russo co-chairs the Environmental Practice and chairs the firm’s New York Environmental Practice.
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Steven C. Russo is a Shareholder; Chair, New York Environmental Practice based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District o (1990). Educated at State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1985) and Columbia Law School J.D. 1989 Chief Articles Editor Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven C. Russo co-chairs the Environmental Practice and chairs the firm’s New York Environmental Practice
- He focuses his practice on environmental law and litigation, permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review, energy project siting, renewable energy, Brownfields redevelopment, toxic tort litigation, including emerging contaminants, environmental crimes, government law and policy, environmental due diligence and risk management, and the environmental components of land use and real estate law
- Steven is equally experienced litigating in federal and state courts, as well as counseling his clients with regard to the development of major industrial, energy and residential development projects
- Prior to joining the firm, Steven was the Chief Legal Officer of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- There, he supervised approximately 90 attorneys in Albany, as well as the agency’s nine regional offices
- He also supervised the agency’s legislative affairs department and Office of Environmental Justice
- At the agency, Steven initiated a reform of the state’s environmental impact review regulations and assessment forms, completed the issuance of new power plant siting regulations pertaining to environmental justice and carbon emissions, and revised the agency’s environmental audit policy
- Concentrations •Environmental Regulatory •Environmental Litigation •Construction Litigation •Land development •Energy Siting and Permitting Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Selected, City & State, “Trailblazers in Clean Energy,' 2024 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Selected, City & State, 'Energy & Environment Power 100,' 2022-2023 •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, 2015-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year,' Environmental Law, New York City, 2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2010, 2017-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Environment: Transactional, 2023-2025 •Environment: Litigation, 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 •Environment: Regulatory, 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action - Defense: Toxic Tort, 2020 and 2024 •Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Toxic Tort, 2014, 2018-2019 and 2023 •Listed, Who's Who Legal, 2013-2023 •Global Leader, Environment, 2013-2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2009-2010 and 2014-2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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