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Kenneth Shelley Kamlet
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Biography
I am a member of the New York, District of Columbia and Maryland Bars. My practice focuses on environmental and land use law. With a Ph.D.-level degree in the biochemical sciences (Yale, 1970), and nearly 40 years of experience in the environmental public policy arena, redevelopment of environmentally-impaired land, and the interface between law and science, I am well-positioned to help clients address nearly any regulatory, natural resource, or land-use challenge.
As my late wife put it: "If anyone can, Ken can!"
For the past five years, I have been designated a "SuperLawyer" in Environmental Law in Upstate New York. Also, for the past two years, I have been designated a "Best Lawyer" in America by U.S. News & World Reports.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Environmental and Natural Resources
50%
52 years | 12 cases
Land Use and Zoning
50%
52 years | 6 cases
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 52 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
P.O. Box 5250, 700 Security Mutual Building, Binghamton, NY, 13901-3490
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Posted by George Akel | December 29, 2010 | Environmental and Natural Resources
A quarter century of successful work!
I have known Ken for the better part of 25 years. Our development company needed an expert Environmental lawyer for a difficult project. Ken was recommended to us as being such an expert. His knowledge in the field was superb! We did more and more with Ken as the need arose.He has gained a reagional ...
Posted by Marc | November 03, 2010 | Business
Fantastic!
I have had a longterm business relationship with Ken for 25 years. He is the best in the business!!
Posted by David | November 03, 2010 | Environmental and Natural Resources
Ken Kamlet, Esq.
Ken is an excellent attorney with deep knowledge of all aspects of environmental and land use law. He is highly respected by all agencies that he appears before and is very astute in understanding the political landscape that may impact a particular project and/or issue.
Kenneth Shelley Kamlet's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Ken for years as a fellow lawyer. We occasionally pick each others brain. He has good judgment, intuition and a strong ethical sense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is truly dedicated to his practice. He gives of his intellect and self to help advance the economic development of his community and state. I was privileged to work with Ken on revisions to the New York State Brownfields law that successfully passed the Legislature and became the law of the land. His leadership on the issue, his subject matter expertise, and his extensive rolodex were invaluable to the legislative effort. It was a true privilege for me to work with Ken on this project that is so vital to New York state's economic resurrection."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken and I worked together on a very complicated commercial real estate matter regarding land use entitlements and environmental permitting for a regional shopping center in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Ken's legal abilities tempered with a strong sense of pragmatism proved integral in acheiving very favorable results for our client. I found him to be a valuable assest and resource in advancing this project."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is a bright, meticulous and careful lawyer. He acts with the highest ethical standards."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Small Business Advocate of the Year, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
2003
Small Business Advocate of the Year, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
1966
Phi Beta Kappa election, National Honor Society
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Special Counsel, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
1997 - 2010
Director of Legal Affairs, Newman Development Group, LLC
1995 - 1997
Partner, Linowes & Blocher LLP
1992 - 1995
Counsel and Partner, Semmes Bowen & Semmes
1986 - 1992
Principal, A..T. Kearney, Inc.
1985 - 1986
Environmental Program Director, URS Corporation
1973 - 1985
Director of Legal Affairs, National Wildlife Federation
Associations
2013 - Present
Broome County Office of Energy DevelopmentBroome County Energy Initiatives Panel
2010 - Present
National Brownfield CoalitionMember
2010 - Present
New York State Brownfield CoalitionMember
2010 - Present
Broome County Bar AssociationOil & Gas Committee
2006 - Present
Greater Binghamton Chamber of CommerceCo-Chair, Consolidation Committee
2005 - Present
Binghamton University Department of Public AdministrationAdvisory Board
2002 - Present
Greater Binghamton Chamber of CommerceMember, Government Affairs Committee
1999 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember, Environmental Law Section
1997 - Present
Broome County Bar AssociationMember, Corporate Counsel Committee
2009 - 2010
Broome County Energy Advisory CommitteeMember
2006 - 2007
NYS Energy Research & Development Authority, Committee on Combined Heat and Power Opportunities at Brownfield SitesAdvisory Committee Member
1983 - 1985
District of Columbia Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Steering Comm. on Environ., Energy & Nat. Res.
Sample of Legal Cases
Bennett v. Plenert
Favorable to amici
Education
1973
University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D.
1970
Yale University
M.Phil. (Ph.D.-minus-dissertation)
1966
City College of New York
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Eggs & Issues: "Redeveloping our Urban Centers: Using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Effective Economic Development"
Effective Use of the New TIF in New York State: Legal Background
2012
Webinar - June 13
NY Tax Increment Financing - The New Opportunity for Redevelopment
2012
Radio Interview - June 8
Lawsuit Against Binghamton Gas Drilling Ban
2011
Pro-Seminar in Civic Entrepreneurship (Apr. 6)
Environmental Innovation: Brownfield Redevelopment in Binghamton/Recycling Contaminated Land
2010
Seminar for Business Law Practice Group
Environmental Law: What Every Business Lawyer Should Know
2010
Presentation
Brownfields and Greater Binghamton Revitalization
2008
Consolidation Committee - Aug. 4
School District Consolidation Opportunities in Greater Binghamton: Points of Departure
2007
Unifying Economic Development and the Environment - Sep. 28
Liabilities Turned Opportunities: Transforming Brownfields and Toxic Waste Sites
2007
Southern Tier East - 2007 Spring Regional Leadership Conference - June 1
Brownfields in the Southern Tier--Blight or Bounty?
2007
Presentation
Building Wealth and Health by Recycling Previously Used Urban Land
2007
CLE Program, Binghamton Regency - Jan. 11
Potential Litigation Issues Under NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program
2007
2007 APA Upstate New York Chapter Annual Conference - Sep. 19
Gannett (Brownfield) Site Redevelopment
2005
Owners and Developers Reception, Yonkers, NY (Mar. 2)
Of Shoes, Newspapers and Revitalization: A Brownfields Success Story...
2005
Legislative Field Hearing in Ithaca, NY - Apr 21
Vaporization of Contaminants from Soil and Groundwater into Indoor Air Environments
2003
Sierra Club Susquehanna Group (May 20)
Brownfield Resurgence: How Much Carrot and How Much Stick?
2002
Industry Environment Conference - Oct 18
DEC's Draft Voluntary Cleanup Program Guide
2001
Presentation - Jun 25
Brownfields in Broome County
2001
May 3
Remarks in Support of Governor Pataki's Superfund Reform Bill
1997
Presentation (June 24) to Potomac Electric Power Co.
Using Brownfield Initiatives to Attract and Retain Prime Customers and to Gain Market Advantage: A Proposal
1996
The Environmental Legislative Agenda in the 1996 General [Assembly] Session and Other Issues
Voluntary Cleanup/Brownfields
1996
Annual Meeting and Conference
Building wealth and health by recycling previously used urban land
1995
Hunting for (and finding) gold in the brownfields
Clarifying and managing risk
1995
Environmental Network
Maryland Brownfields Redevelopment Initiatives
1995
Conference on Capitalizing on Brownfields Redevelopment Opportunities
Innovative State Approaches to Voluntary Cleanup Programs and Brownfields Redevelopment
1995
Conference on Capitalizing on Brownfields Redevelopment Opportunities
Strategies for securing regulatory agency approvals and getting off the liability hook
Publications
2013
Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin
Court ruling on fracking could end divisive debate
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Let's Take a Poll: Which Poll Do You Believe?
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Is the NYS Association of Towns Overzealous in Supporting the "Home Rule" Rights of Towns Which Oppose Deep Shale Natural Gas Drilling
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Landowners Challenge Town of Sidney Gas DrillingMoratorium Law in Delaware County Supreme Court, Raise Novel Issues
2013
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Livingston County Decision in Town of Avon Case: A Loss for the Drilling Company--But Not All Bad News
2013
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Status of Gas Drilling Law in New York
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Ohio Appellate Court Takes Different View on Shale Gas Preemption than New York Courts
2013
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Legal Blog
Gas Drilling in New York: To Be or Not to Be?
2012
Central New York Business Journal - June 1
New "TIF" Authority Provides Powerful Economic Development [Tool]
2012
Hinman, Howard & Kattell newsletter - Oct.
How Proposed SEQRA Changes May Affect New York Developers
2012
The Legislative Gazette - May 1
New "TIF" Authority Provides Powerful Economic Development Tool to NY Municipalities
2012
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin - Apr. 8
New development tool offers relief for taxpayers, taxing jurisdictions
2012
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP Newsletter - March
Impact of Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act on NYS Infrastructure Projects
2012
Hinman, Howard & Kattell newsletter - Oct.
Ten Tips on How to Avoid Petroleum Storage Violations
2012
New York State Bar Association Journal - May - pp. 30-37
Land Banking, TIF Amendments, and the Tax Cap: What the Heck To They Have in Common?
2011
Hinman, Howard & Kattell Newsletter (Sep.)
New "Land Banking" Legislation (NY)
2011
Hinman, Howard & Kattell Newsletter - Sep. 6
As An "Innocent" Landowner or Prospective Purchaser, How Do I Minimize My Liability if the Land is Contaminated?
2011
Hinman, Howard & Kattell Newsletter
"If My Property is Contaminated, Am I Entitled to a Property Tax Reduction?" (Mar. 2011)
2011
Hinman, Howard & Kattell Newsletter (Sep.)
Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling: Dealing with Hydrofracking Wastewaters
2011
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin (Mar. 13)
Brownfield cleanup program a good investment
2011
Legislative Gazette (Albany), Jan. 25, 2011
New Year's Wishes for Upstate New York
2011
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin (Jan. 16)
New York must use all its tools to spur economic development
2010
Hinman Howard & Kattell Newsletter (Dec. 31)
New York's One (and Only?) User-Friendly Environmental Program
2010
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
JC [Johnson City] Dissolution: Leap in Right Direction
2010
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
No Quick Fixes for School Spending; State needs long-term changes to control taxes
2008
ChambeReport (The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce)
Tax Increment Finaning (TIFs): A Neglected Economic Development Tool
2007
Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin, Guest Viewpoint, Oct. 9
Misplaced Criticism: New York's Brownfield Plan Not Perfect, But Still a Help
2005
Brownfield News, Vol. 9, Issue 4
How Clean is Clean: A Comparison
2005
Environmental Due Diligence Guide (The Bureau of National Affairs), Vol. 231, No. 155
Evaluating the Potential for Vapor Intrusion Impacts to Indoor Air
2003
The Legislative Gazette
Legislature must make it easer to redevelop brownfield sites
2002
Environment Reporter (Bureau of National Affairs)
Brownfields and voluntary cleanups: does New York measure up or miss the mark?-Part I
2002
Environment Reporter (Bureau of National Affairs)
Brownfields and voluntary cleanups: does New York measure up or miss the mark?-Part II
2002
The Environmental Lawyer (New York State Bar Assn.)
Brownfields regulation in New York State: A disappointing report card
1997
Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, Potomac Electric Power Company, Mellon Bank, AIG Environmental, Maryland Assn. of Counties, Etc.
Guide to Redeveloping Underutilized Industrial and Commercial Properties Under Maryland's "Brownfields" Law
1996
Probate & Property magazine (ABA)
Turning Brownfields Green: New EPA Guidance
1996
Washington Business Journal
New Policies Shift Risk with Troubled Properties
1996
American Association of Port Authorities
Legal Watch: Brownfields
1996
Maryland State Bar Assn., Section of Real Property, Planning & Zoning
Redeveloping Brownfields sites in Maryland
1996
Real Estate/Environmental Liability News
Protections for Prospective Purchasers of Contaminated Properties
1995
Baltimore Daily Record
Environmental risk management: a daunting task for financial institutions
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