George A. Rodenhausen, Partner. Has been practicing for over three decades. At our firm, for half that time. Represents municipalities, landowners and developers. Experienced in virtually every aspect of environmental law, including federal and state litigation concerning waste site cleanups and oil spills. Certified AICP planner.

PRACTICE AREAS
Land Use
Environmental Law
Municipal Law

Family: Born and raised in Philadelphia, long-time resident of Claverack, founder of Poughkeepsie office, father of two grown sons, cyclist, snowboarder, skier, birder. Travels the world with his wife, artist/author Joan Steiner, in search of environments unspoiled enough for exotic species.

Community: Sits on boards of The Olana Partnership (former Chair), Hudson Valley Library Foundation, and Hudson Valley Regional Council. Chairs Claverack Democratic Committee. Does pro bono work for Olana and Our Town.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
"Impact Zoning in the Town of Hyde Park"
"Negotiating the Host Community Agreement for Aggregate Mining Projects"
"A New Look at Navigable Waters: Federal and State Perspectives"
West's Environmental Law and Regulation in New York, Contributing Writer

ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section (Co-Chair, Water Quality Committee)
American Bar Association, Section on Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment
Columbia County Bar Association
Dutchess County Bar Association

EDUCATION
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) Yale College (1966)
L.L.B. (Benjamin Sharps Prize) Yale Law School (1969)
L.L.M. (Ford Urban Law Fellow) New York University (1972)

BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
New Jersey
United States District Court (Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts)

CONTACT
845-473-7766
Email George