SPR is proud to have twelve attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The Firm is also pleased to share that Elizabeth Knauer was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Law in New York City. This accolade is reserved…

SPR Principal Maggie Macdonald was recently appointed Year in Review Vice Chair for the American Bar Association (ABA) Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER). Maggie will serve as a Vice Chair for the 2026-27 ABA year. In her role, Maggie will work to organize and facilitate the publication and promotion of The Year in…

Sive, Paget & Riesel is honored to have been ranked Band 1 for Environmental Law, New York, in the Chambers USA Guide 2026. In addition to this recognition, Chambers shortlisted SPR for the award of “Environmental Law Firm of the Year,” a nationwide distinction that underscores the outsized impact of our 29-attorney firm. The winner…

SPR is very proud to be one of six firms shortlisted by Chambers and Partners for Environmental Law Firm of the Year, Chambers USA Awards 2026. Per Chambers, “these award nominations and the ultimate winners are the product of countless interviews and extensive research by our team of over 250 research analysts,” and “to be…

Sive, Paget & Riesel is proud to be recognized as a Tier 1 law firm both nationally and in New York City for three practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Firm was recognized as a National Tier 1 law firm in Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation…

SPR is pleased to announce that eighteen attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Super Lawyers for 2025.    Twelve attorneys were recognized in this year’s New York Metro Super Lawyers rankings, an exclusive list which recognizes only the top five percent of attorneys in the state. Primary Practice Area: Environmental  Michael Bogin  Dan Chorost Jennifer…