1. Experienced Environmental, ENERGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE Lawyer [in New Jersey and Federal]

Mr. Stavola is an excellent and experienced environmental lawyer who specializes in environmental law. From resolving disputes involving contaminated properties to protecting clients from liability, I ensure that every party complies with local laws and regulations.

Mr. Stavola has filed numerous high-stakes lawsuits on behalf of various non-profit organizations against governmental agencies and offshore wind companies in connection with state and federal approvals for these offshore projects.

Those litigations include but are not limited to:

• Federal litigation against the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, U.S. Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, Empire Offshore Wind, Vineyard Wind 1, New England Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind and others.
• Mr. Stavola has argued at the Federal Appellate level in connection with these environmental issues.
• These environmental issues include degradation to oceanic ecosystems, marine mammal deleterious impacts, devastation of shore economies and historical/cultural values, etc.
• Mr. Stavola has pursued lawsuits in federal, state, and even before administrative tribunals such as the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Appeals Board.
• These lawsuits are far-ranging, encompassing issues from human health impacts to degradation of the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale.
• Mr. Stavola has filed innumerable Petitions in connection with the above matters, particularly, highlighting legal and scientific/technical deficiencies in federal agency and offshore wind company analyses.

2. Environmental, ENERGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE Lawyer with Federal Reach [United States]

As an experienced environmental attorney, I also pursue claims against state and federal agencies or any other entity committing environmental degradation. For example, those claims include allegations against (but are not limited to):

• National Marine Fisheries Service/ NOAA Fisheries
• Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
• Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC:
• Vineyard Wind 1
• Empire Wind
• Sunrise Wind
• Orsted

The claims of environmental degradation are frequently based upon violations of regulations or statutes, such as [and many others besides this]:

• National Environmental Policy Act
• Marine Mammal Protection Act
• Endangered Species Act
• Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
• Coastal Zone Management Act
• Clean Air Act
• National Historic Preservation Act

I represent, and am willing to represent, any individual person, non-profit organization, government entity, etc. I am currently working to stop the offshore wind turbine preparatory activity along the New Jersey and New York coastlines due to the potential link between the high-intensity noise devices used to characterize the seabed floors and the rising number of whale and dolphin deaths offshore. Regardless of the infringement, this environmental lawyer aims to protect and repair our natural resources, plants, animals, and air.

Regardless of where you live in the United States, this environmental lawyer may be able to assist you with federal claims. Contact me today!