Environmental
Benesch’s Environmental attorneys help real estate owners, developers, lenders and investors navigate environmental risks inherent in the acquisition, financing, redevelopment and operation of commercial property nationwide. Our work spans site diligence, liability allocation, permitting, remediation, redevelopment strategy and post-closing compliance.
Overview
Our lawyers work closely with environmental consultants, engineers and regulatory agencies to identify issues early, design pragmatic mitigation plans and integrate environmental considerations into the broader deal strategy.
Our team assists clients in securing the approvals and protections needed to keep projects moving, including environmental permits, No Further Action letters, brownfield agreements and public incentive programs that support redevelopment of impaired sites. We are also experienced in structuring environmental insurance solutions—including cost cap, pollution legal liability and contractor pollution policies—to align with project financing and long-term ownership goals.
When disputes emerge, we support clients in responding to governmental investigations and enforcement actions, addressing administrative proceedings and resolving environmental issues in the context of real estate, lending, bankruptcy and corporate transactions.
Our work spans:
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- CERCLA
- as well as state law equivalents
- TSCA
- RCRA
- FIFRA
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Key Contacts

Jeffrey J. Wild
Executive Committee Member; Firm Administrative Partner; Chief Strategy Partner; Chair, Real Estate Practice Group Cleveland jwild@beneschlaw.com
Adam N. Saurwein
Vice Chair, Real Estate Practice Group Cleveland asaurwein@beneschlaw.com
Michael S. Estreicher
Vice Chair, Real Estate Practice Group New York mestreicher@beneschlaw.comRelated News
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