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The largest group of LEED APs within any law firm in Maryland*
From green construction and sustainable development, to renewable energy and green manufacturing, the quest for green solutions to resource depletion, global warming, and other global dilemmas has garnered mainstream attention. Perhaps more importantly, it has influenced the spending of billions of dollars in new research and development, design, construction, materials, leasing, and sales. As governmental and private entities increasingly address sustainable development strategies, going green is no longer a tagline or a marketing ploy. It equals real dollars and real value.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's Green Building and Sustainability attorneys understand this rapidly evolving industry. We provide exceptional legal service, whether your company is going green for the first time or is seeking to expand its sustainable development practices.
We have assembled a multidisciplinary team of attorneys from our corporate, intellectual property, litigation, construction and surety, real estate development and leasing, and community association practices. Our Green Industry Group seamlessly integrates in-depth understanding of sustainable development with our firm's existing practices. We are proud to be one of only a few law firms with seven LEED Accredited Professional attorneys.
Our attorneys are highly equipped to handle our clients' various sustainability matters, including:
- Green construction contracts, development agreements, leases and loan documents;
- Zoning and development approval and regulatory requirements of sustainable development projects;
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification;
- Risk management of green development projects;
- Securing and enforcing intellectual property protection for new clean and sustainable technologies;
- Green development and renovations to create green homes and green neighborhoods, and their impact on community associations;
- Emerging market opportunities and related regulatory and financial challenges in energy, finance, and tax;
- Local, state and national laws, tax incentive programs, and trends; and
- Litigation and arbitration arising from green building projects.
Follow the link to visit our Green Building & Sustainability Blog: http://greenbuildinglawbrief.blogspot.com/
*According to the USGBC website
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer R. Busse at 410.832.2077 or email jbusse@wtplaw.com
Martha L. Perkins at 202.659.6770 or email mperkins@wtplaw.com
- SEVEN LEED APs IN WTP'S GREEN PRACTICE
July 1, 2009
- Maryland's New Benefit Corporations Law
May 14, 2010
- The New Towson City Center Project
May 10, 2010
- LEED in Litigation 2010
May 5, 2010
- The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010
April 29, 2010
- Maryland General Assembly 2010 Session: A Summary of Green Building-Related Legislation
April 20, 2010
- LEED Roundup
April 15, 2010
- Green Building Risks: Contractors Must Monitor Green Contracts
Contractors need to manage the legal risks that green building presents
November / December 2009
by Martha L. Perkins - Identifying and Managing the Risks Unique to "Green" Construction: What Sureties Should Know
Presented at the 20th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
September 28, 2009
by Martha L. Perkins - Novel Surety Issues Presented by Green Construction: Identifying and Managing Those Unique Risks
September 23, 2009
by Martha L. Perkins - Law Offers Protection From Green Building Pitfalls
Originally published in The Daily Record's "2009 Green Guide"
September 2009
by Adam D. Baker - The U.S. Green Building Council Introduces LEED 2009
March 12, 2009
by Adam D. Baker
- Green Building and Sustainability
Energy Tax Deductions for Commercial Buildings; Green DC: District of Columbia's Comprehensive Resource on Green and Other Environmental Issues
September 1, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010; Key Commercial Real Estate Firms to Form Green Lease Action Plan; Will B-Corporations Promote the Green Movement?
August 18, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Maryland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program; New Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Requirements for Montgomery County
August 4, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Baltimore County Council Introduces Bill Proposing Small Wind Energy System PILOT Program
July 21, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Associated General Contractors of America Releases a Green Construction Plan; University of Delaware's Wind Turbine Becomes Operational
July 7, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
DOE Proposes New Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design Standards For Federal Buildings; Baltimore County Amends Its Tax Credit Program for High Performance Homes
June 29, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
The Growth Goals of Baltimore County's Master Plan 2020 - Are PUDs the Answer?
June 9, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Mandating Green: The International Green Construction Code; Baltimore County Legislates Green; Montgomery County Passes Nation's First Carbon Tax
May 26, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
2010 Maryland General Assembly Session: A Summary of Green Building Related Legislation
May 12, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Green Schools Grapple with Cost Premium
April 28, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Maryland Legislative Budget Conference Committee Set To Strip Energy Efficiency Funding
April 14, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Anacostia River Clean-Up and Protection Act of 2009: Skip the Bag, Save the River; Pertinent Green Bills Passing Through the 2010 Maryland General Assembly
March 31, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
The Commonwealth of Virginia Promotes Green Initiative for State Tourism Industry: Virginia Green; Taking Green to the Streets: The Greenroads Performance Metric
March 17, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Understanding Wind Power in Maryland; LEED Credentialing Maintenance - What is it and what do I need to do if I am a LEED AP?
March 3, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
SEC Guides Companies Towards Greater Environmental Disclosure
February 17, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Key Elements for Landlords and Tenants to Consider When Incorporating Green Provisions in Your Lease
February 3, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Money Flows to Green Projects and Training
January 20, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Consider Residential Energy Tax Credits
January 6, 2010
- Green Building and Sustainability
Virginia Fire Department Station Goes for LEED Gold and Wins National Award; St. Charles, Maryland Seeks to Lead the Greening of the Suburb
December 16, 2009
- Green Building and Sustainability
Starbucks Launches Two Initiatives to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of its Stores Worldwide
December 2, 2009
- Green Legislative Update for the 2009 Maryland General Assembly
By Adam D. Baker
May 6, 2009 - Selected Green and Sustainability Resources
March 20, 2009
- The Weeds in the Garden: How to Identify and Manage the Risks Unique to "Green" Construction
March 20, 2009
