Steven C. Russo
Shareholder; Chair, New York Environmental PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing environmental in New York since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Steven C. Russo is a shareholder; chair, new york environmental practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Government. Steven has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Environmental · General · Government
- Handles Environmental, General, and Government matters from New York, NY.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Steven C. Russo: Steven C. Russo is a shareholder; chair, new york environmental practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Government. Steven has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Biography
About Steven C. Russo
Steven C. Russo co-chairs the Environmental Practice and chairs the firm’s New York Environmental Practice. He focuses his practice on environmental law and litigation, permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review, energy project siting, renewable energy, Brownfields redevelopment, toxic tort litigation, including emerging contaminants, environmental crimes, government law and policy, environmental due diligence and risk management, and the environmental components of land use and real estate law. Steven is equally experienced litigating in federal and state courts, as well as counseling his clients with regard to the development of major industrial, energy and residential development projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Steven was the Chief Legal Officer of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. There, he supervised approximately 90 attorneys in Albany, as well as the agency’s nine regional offices. He also supervised the agency’s legislative affairs department and Office of Environmental Justice. At the agency, Steven initiated a reform of the state’s environmental impact review regulations and assessment forms, completed the issuance of new power plant siting regulations pertaining to environmental justice and carbon emissions, and revised the agency’s environmental audit policy.
Concentrations
•Environmental Regulatory
•Environmental Litigation
•Construction Litigation
•Land development
•Energy Siting and Permitting
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Selected, City & State, “Trailblazers in Clean Energy,' 2024
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Selected, City & State, 'Energy & Environment Power 100,' 2022-2023
•Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, 2015-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Environmental Law, New York City, 2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2010, 2017-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Environment: Transactional, 2023-2025
•Environment: Litigation, 2021-2022 and 2024-2025
•Environment: Regulatory, 2021-2022 and 2024-2025
•Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action - Defense: Toxic Tort, 2020 and 2024
•Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Toxic Tort, 2014, 2018-2019 and 2023
•Listed, Who's Who Legal, 2013-2023
•Global Leader, Environment, 2013-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2009-2010 and 2014-2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Columbia Law School J.D. 1989 Chief Articles Editor Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Journal of Environmental Law
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State University of New York at Albany
B.A. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York U.S. Court
1990 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
1989 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
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1 client review
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What areas of law does Steven C. Russo practice?
Steven C. Russo focuses on Environmental, General, Government, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Where is Steven C. Russo located?
Steven C. Russo primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Steven C. Russo?
Steven C. Russo has 37 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1989.
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