James Downey holds a Master of Laws in Environmental Law and is well known around the region for his knowledge and expertise in environmental issues. He is often called upon to speak or provide counsel in such areas as:
- Establishment of conservation easements
- Establishing donation value of development rights
- Wetlands “banking”
- Superfund cases
- Chesapeake Bay Protection Act cases
- Conservation tax credits
- Various environmental issues in connection with land development, including ground water contamination, remediation of toxic substances, Army Corps of Engineers permitting
