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Firm LogoYoung/Sommer has been ranked for twenty consecutive years among the top ten New York State environmental law firms by Chambers USA, for the leading lawyers for businesses. Dean Sommer, Kevin Young and James Muscato have been consistently listed as top New York State environmental lawyers in the Chambers review and Mr. Sommer is listed among the top four “Leading Individuals” in environmental law.

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Young/Sommer LLC Announces Innovative New Office in Troy, New York

TROY, NY – March 6, 2025 – Young/Sommer LLC, New York’s leading boutique energy and environmental law firm, is excited... READ MORE

Partner Laura Bomyea Darling Presents on Renewable Siting

On March 3, 2025, Laura Bomyea Darling joined a panel of experts discussing Permitting of Large-Scale Renewables before the NYS... READ MORE

Powering Change and Leading New York’s Renewable Energy Revolution: Young/Sommer Partner Featured in Albany Law School Alumni Magazine for Leadership in Renewable Energy Law

Jim Muscato, Class of 2001, has been featured in Albany Law School’s Alumni Magazine for his distinguished career and leadership... READ MORE

State Issues Final Permit for AES’s White Creek Solar Project; Young/Sommer Exceeds 4 GWs of Permitted Projects

New York’s clean energy momentum continues with the recent approval of the White Creek Solar project in Livingston County, a... READ MORE