Matthew Ranelli
Counsel

Matthew Ranelli's practice includes environmental and land use litigation, permitting, and counseling.

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

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, affordable housing and enforcing and appealing administrative orders. In addition, he assists state and local agencies in drafting environmental and land use regulations.

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