Matthew Sinkman

Mr. Sinkman represents plaintiffs and defendants in Superfund and other litigation matters regarding the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. He also represents buyers, sellers, and developers of contaminated properties, including parties seeking qualification for tax credits and other benefits provided by New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Mr. Sinkman’s practice also includes assisting clients with a wide variety of environmental compliance matters.

Mr. Sinkman is a former Assistant Attorney General in the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Environmental Protection Bureau. In that role, he represented New York State and its agencies in Superfund matters; litigation against the federal government and private parties seeking in excess of $50 million for PFAS contamination at 69 sites; litigation against an international organization seeking more than $40 million in flooding damages; and other environmental enforcement matters.

Prior to joining the Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Sinkman was in private practice in New York City.