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Young/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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State Issues Final Permit for Boralex’s Fort Edward Solar Project; Young/Sommer Supports 5.6 GWs of Permitted Projects

New York’s clean energy momentum continues with the recent approval of the Fort Edward Solar project in Washington County, a... READ MORE

Major Transmission Project Hits Commissioning Date Early; Will Provide 20% of NYC Energy Needs With Renewables

Young/Sommer LLC is proud to have played a key role in the successful permitting and construction of the now-completed Champlain... READ MORE

DEC Wetland Regulations Annulled by New York Supreme Court

On April 8, 2026, the New York State Supreme Court in Albany County issued a decision which annulled the wetland... READ MORE

Jim Muscato to Present at the Albany Regional Energy Symposium

The transformation of New York’s energy landscape is one of the most significant regulatory undertakings of our time. It is... READ MORE