Matthew Ranelli
Counsel

Matthew Ranelli's practice includes environmental, energy and land use law.

In matters of environmental litigation, he handles state and federal Superfund actions, site remediation, enforcement defense, common law claims, and environmental permitting. He has represented the State of Connecticut, cities and towns, and private sector clients.

His land use representation includes representing public and private clients before local, state agencies and in state court. These matters have included wetlands permits, zone changes, subdivision, site plans, special permits, variances, workforce and affordable housing, and enforcing and appealing administrative orders. In addition, he assists state and local agencies in drafting environmental and land use regulations.

Matt also represents developers, schools, municipalities and other end-users on green building standards, energy conservation and efficiency projects and managing energy options.

Prior to joining the firm, Matt was a legislative attorney at the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research where he served the environment and public health committees.