About Desautel law
Desautel Law: Your Trusted Partner in Environmental Law and Litigation
Desautel Law is a leading law firm that specializes in environmental law and litigation, public utility and energy law, and land use, zoning, and permitting law. With years of experience in the field, Desautel Law has established itself as a trusted partner for individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking legal counsel on complex environmental issues.
At Desautel Law, we understand the importance of protecting our environment while balancing the needs of our clients. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing personalized legal services tailored to meet your specific needs. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and objectives so that we can provide effective solutions that are both practical and cost-effective.
Environmental Law Services
Our environmental law services cover a wide range of issues related to air quality, water quality, hazardous waste management, site remediation, natural resource conservation, climate change mitigation/adaptation planning & implementation etc. We represent clients before regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state departments of environmental protection (DEP), local boards or commissions etc.
We also provide guidance on compliance with federal laws such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) etc., state laws like Rhode Island's Hazardous Waste Management Act or Wetlands Protection Act etc., local ordinances like zoning bylaws or wetland protection bylaws etc.
Litigation Services
In addition to providing legal advice on environmental matters we also represent clients in litigation related to these matters. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients before administrative tribunals such as DEP hearings officers or EPA hearing boards; civil courts at all levels including trial courts up through appellate courts; alternative dispute resolution forums like mediation or arbitration proceedings; negotiations with opposing parties outside formal proceedings when appropriate.
Public Utility & Energy Law Services
Desautel Law also provides legal services related to public utility and energy law. We represent clients before regulatory agencies such as the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state departments of public utilities, local boards or commissions etc.
We provide guidance on compliance with federal laws such as the Federal Power Act (FPA), Natural Gas Act (NGA), Energy Policy Act of 2005 etc., state laws like Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Standard or Net Metering Program etc., local ordinances like zoning bylaws that regulate renewable energy projects.
Land Use, Zoning & Permitting Law Services
Our land use, zoning and permitting law services cover a wide range of issues related to real estate development. We represent clients before regulatory agencies such as planning boards, zoning boards of appeal, conservation commissions etc.
We provide guidance on compliance with federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or Endangered Species Act (ESA), state laws like Rhode Island's Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Regulation Act or Coastal Resources Management Council regulations etc., local ordinances like zoning bylaws that regulate land use activities in specific areas.
Why Choose Desautel Law?
At Desautel Law we are committed to providing our clients with high-quality legal services that are tailored to meet their specific needs. Our attorneys have years of experience in environmental law and litigation, public utility and energy law, and land use, zoning & permitting law. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and objectives so that we can provide effective solutions that are both practical and cost-effective.
If you need legal advice on environmental matters or any other area covered by our practice areas please contact us at 401-477-0023 for more information about how we can help you achieve your goals.