Environmental

Bringing Your Plans to Life While Contributing to a Sustainable Environment

In the complex maze of environmental laws, identifying the pertinent requirements can be difficult. Implementing cost-effective and efficient solutions can be even more challenging. Mintz brings decades of knowledge on the full range of environmental issues affecting your business — from project planning and permitting to representing clients in cutting-edge litigation.

Awards

Chambers USA

Practice ranked in Massachusetts for Environment

American College of Environmental Lawyers

Jeff Porter, Chair of the Practice, is a Fellow

Lexology

Jeff Porter, Chair of the Practice, was named a Lexology Legal Influencer for Infrastructure - US (Q2 2021, Q3 2021, Q2 2022)

JD Supra

Jeff Porter, Chair of the Practice, received the 2022 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award – Environment

Best Lawyers in America

Jon Welner was named to the Best Lawyers in America list for environmental law, environmental litigation, natural resources law, and real estate law

Best Lawyers in America

Jeff Porter was named the 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Boston for Litigation – Environmental

Best Lawyers in America

Bill Squires was named to the Best Lawyers in America list for environmental law in Boston

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Ranked in Boston and San Francisco (2025) for Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental, "Best Law Firms"

Our Experience

Global Gaming Resort Successfully Redevelops Brownfield Site

Mintz assisted a global gaming resort with redeveloping a Brownfield site. Mintz attorneys advised the client on risks related to contamination on the former chemical manufacturing site and helped the client defend its construction permits, Chapter 91 license, and MEPA certificate.

We have represented our top 2 clients, GE and Harvard University, for a combined total of over 30 years.

Harvard Seeks Counsel on Allston Landing Ownership

Mintz counsels Harvard University regarding its ownership of Allston Landing, the site of a Massachusetts Turnpike interchange and former railyard. Mintz negotiated an agreement that included remediation of earlier contamination and assists Harvard in dealings with Massachusetts state agencies.

Areas of Focus

Regulatory Compliance, Permitting, Approvals & Appeals

Brownfield Remediation & Redevelopment

California Land Use

Our Approach

Our attorneys know the lay of the land and apply forward-thinking, practical knowledge to bring our clients’ projects to life. We often succeed where those with less experience would not. We stay on top of the regulatory developments around the corner. Then we use that insight to advise on compliance strategies that prevent liability while contributing to a safer and more sustainable environment.

Areas of Focus

Brownfield remediation and redevelopment
Regulatory compliance and permitting
Enforcement defense
Cleanup cost recovery
State and federal Superfund/RCRA representation
Transactional representation

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Mintz and ML Strategies were the perfect partners, bringing together a broad range of legal expertise, strategic government relations thinking, and a deep understanding of all things Boston."

Ann R. KleeFormer Vice President Environment, Health & Safety at GE and Boston Development and Operations; Former President, GE Foundation

"What I really value is their ability to give strategic advice; the ability to not just point out risks but to provide strategic advice that displays deep understanding of the company's needs."