A seasoned environmental attorney, Aaron counsels clients on a broad range of matters involving transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance.

Aaron’s practice focuses on providing environmental due diligence for single- and multi-property transactions across the United States. His clients include real estate private equity funds, energy and commercial-industrial businesses, civic institutions and municipalities. He has experience managing and advising clients on the environmental aspects of acquiring, financing, leasing and selling real estate, including:

• Retaining technical consultants under preferred terms and conditions
• Reviewing and commenting on environmental reports
• Analyzing and assessing environmental risk and available risk mitigation options
• Drafting environmental indemnity, remediation and access agreements
• Negotiating environmental provisions in purchase and sale agreements, loan documents and leases
• Procuring and negotiating environmental insurance policies
• Complying with the environmental protocols of lenders and other financial institutions
• Advising on remediation scopes and strategies

Aaron regularly assists clients with issues that arise during brownfields redevelopment and building renovations. He helps businesses navigate complex regulatory schemes and develop cost-effective remediation, abatement and waste management strategies. He also negotiates administrative penalties, facilitates the procurement of environmental permits and pursues cost recovery and environmental insurance claims.

Finally, when environmental litigation arises, Aaron is a forceful advocate who pursues and defends lawsuits on behalf of clients. He guides businesses through all stages of complex environmental litigation filed in state and federal courts and in appeals before administrative agencies.