A land dispute is a disagreement over the control, ownership, or disposition of land between two or more parties, sometimes by a state, other times by a private party. This can otherwise be known as a fight over the propriety of certain land usage, or the evaluation of certain land use restrictions, which often end with a court ruling. When…
Consult a lawyer about municipal and state permitting for land use, zoning and permitting. These areas of law include complex regulatory analysis, special use permits and variances, federal and state processes and policies, among other technical procedures. You need a team of professional attorneys with a diverse range of experience to handle the comprehensive services significant for municipal and state…
RIDEM recently announced the availability of grants to assist with the development of contaminated properties; applications are due on June 29, 2018. Desautel Law can provide advice and guidance with your application. We have successfully assisted other applicants with previous rounds of this funding.
In 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a Drinking Water Health Advisory for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Here’s what that means for you.
Attorney Desautel joined three other attorneys at the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on a panel presenting updates in environmental and land use law. She focused on regulatory updates in the areas of Brownfields redevelopment, the new freshwater wetlands laws, and recycling and composting programs.