Young/Sommer LLC is a premier environmental and energy law firm based in Albany, New York, recognized for over a quarter century of leadership in providing practical, cost-effective legal solutions. Specializing in complex regulatory and development matters, the firm stands out for its consistent top-tier ranking by Chambers USA for twenty consecutive years, with several partners listed among the state’s leading environmental lawyers.
The firm serves a diverse clientele including businesses, municipalities, large corporations, and individuals, offering strategic counsel that balances legal compliance with project feasibility. Their attorneys are known for deep expertise in New York State’s regulatory landscape and have been instrumental in high-profile renewable energy, redevelopment, and litigation cases.
Services Offered
- Air Quality
- Boundary, Rights of Way, Roads and Title Disputes
- Brownfield Redevelopment, Cleanup and Asbestos
- Commercial Litigation and Landlord-Tenant (Commercial)
- Education
- Land Use, Zoning and Planning
- Litigation, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution
- Municipal Law
- Permitting and Environmental Review
- Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage Compliance and Spills
- Pollution Management and Compliance
- Renewable Energy, Power and Transmission
- Real Property and Development
- Telecommunications
- Wastewater Discharge
- Water Supply and Wetlands
Focused primarily on New York State, the firm has played a key role in landmark projects such as the Morris Ridge Solar Project, demonstrating its capacity to navigate both environmental permitting and energy sector advancements effectively.
