Land Use and Environmental Law

Ireland Stapleton’s land use and environmental attorneys offer comprehensive legal services to clients navigating complex regulatory, compliance, and development issues. We represent a broad range of clients, including developers, corporate entities, municipalities, and homeowners, through every phase of land use and environmental challenges.

Land Use Law Services

Our land use attorneys work at the forefront of all aspects of land use approvals, challenges, and disputes. We represent clients from developers and property owners to public interest groups and neighborhood coalitions. Our experience includes:

• Land use appeals in state and federal court, including Rule 106 challenges regarding land use determinations and variances.
• Representation before municipal bodies related to zoning issues, variances, entitlements, historic preservation issues, and developer agreements.
• Annexations, site plan approvals, and subdivision approvals.
• Regulatory takings and eminent domain issues.
• Developer negotiations and good neighbor agreements.
• Defending and responding to land use enforcement actions and show cause hearings.

Environmental Law Services

Our environmental attorneys offer a broad range of services to assist clients in navigating complex environmental compliance and regulatory issues, including:

• Remediation and redevelopment of “Superfund” and “Brownfield” properties under CERCLA and state voluntary clean-up programs.
• NPDES and Section 404 permitting under the Clean Water Act, as well as compliance with NEPA, RCRA, ESA, NHPA, CAA, and state/local regulations.
• Assessing environmental liabilities, litigation risks, insurance options, and transaction costs in mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions.
• Advising on water quality protection, stormwater management, groundwater quality, and wetlands protection.
• Representing clients in disputes concerning federal, state, and private right-of-way issues, natural resource conservation, and environmental enforcement actions.
• Ensuring compliance for manufacturing facilities, construction companies, and real estate developers.
• Collaborating with regulatory agencies, including the US EPA, DOJ, CDPHE, and Army Corps of Engineers, to secure permits and navigate compliance.
• Providing counsel on vapor intrusion risks, asbestos issues, and other environmental hazards.

As Colorado’s population and infrastructure continue to grow and change, conflicts related to land use and environmental matters are inevitable. Ireland Stapleton’s attorneys are committed to delivering strategic solutions through experienced legal counsel, public advocacy, and a deep understanding of the regulatory and political landscapes. Whether addressing environmental compliance, securing land use approvals, or defending property rights, our team is dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for every client.