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Jun 21st, 2020
First Circuit Vacates Air Permit for Algonquin Compressor Station
Link to Actual Case (PDF) In Town of Weymouth v. Mass. Dept. of Env. Prot., 2020 WL 2904672 (1st Cir. 2020), the First Circuit vacated and remanded an air permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) to Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (“Algonquin”) for its proposed compressor station…
May 5th, 2020
Rutter & Roy Secures Appellate Victory
Rutter & Roy recently secured an appellate victory on behalf of its client in connection with the State of New Jersey’s Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project (the “Project”). Following the Superior Court’s issuance of final judgments authorizing the State, by the Department of Environmental…
Nov 25th, 2019
Takeaways from our “Getting Projects Built” Webinar
On November 14, Rutter & Roy’s Managing Partner Christine Roy was joined by Sara Mochrie, the Deputy Director of Ecology & Environment and Principal biologist, and presented the WCEE-sponsored webinar, “Getting Projects Built: A Look at How NJ Does It in a Tightly-Regulated Landscape.” We’ve put a few selected takeaways…
Nov 25th, 2019
Environmental Permitting: What You Need To Know
Our What You Need to Know series continues with Richard Scott as he shares his insights about securing environmental permits in New Jersey. Q. Does environmental permitting occur at the state or federal level? A. Environmental permitting can occur at both the state and federal levels, but includes state permits and approvals as…
Oct 25th, 2019
WEBINAR: Getting Projects Done: A Look at How New Jersey Does It in a Tightly-Regulated Landscape
A complimentary webinar featuring Rutter & Roy managing partner Christine Roy, Esq. and Sara Mochrie, Deputy Director of Ecology & Environment Date: November 14, 2019 Time: 12:00-1:00pm EST Join us for a free webinar featuring regional case studies of infrastructure permitting challenges and solutions from practitioners in the field. The Northeast, and New Jersey…
Oct 25th, 2019
Building Across Green Acres-Encumbered Property: What You Need To Know
In this Q&A, Rutter & Roy Managing Partner Christine Roy offers insights into getting the necessary property rights when building across Green Acres-encumbered land. Q: What is the most-significant challenge facing your clients when they encounter Green Acres-encumbered land? A: The most-significant challenge that clients face is getting the cooperation of the local…
Oct 21st, 2019
Richard G. Scott Named Partner
Rutter & Roy, the 110-year old, New Jersey-based environmental, energy and infrastructure law firm, is proud to announce that Richard G. Scott, Esq. has been promoted to partner, effective immediately. “Rich joined our firm right out of law school and has remained here ever since. He immediately proved to his colleagues…
Oct 2nd, 2019
Interstate Pipeline Companies: Condemning the State in Federal Court
This article originally appeared in the May 2019 issue of Pipeline & Gas Journal. Since publication, there’s been an important judicial update; additional information immediately follows the article reprint. Note: This addendum provides further detail of events and decisions occurring since the original article was published. The State of New Jersey appealed…
Sep 19th, 2019
Rutter & Roy Recognized as WBE Owned and Controlled Firm
Freehold, NJ (September 9) – New Jersey-based environmental, energy and infrastructure law firm Rutter & Roy was recently certified as a WBE-owned and controlled firm by the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Small Business Set-Aside Act and Minority and Women Certification Program. The purpose of the Act is to set forth…
Aug 19th, 2019
Navigating Green Acres Restrictions: Mitigating the Impact on Utility and Development Projects
It takes a comprehensive understanding of New Jersey’s environmental regulations and property restrictions to avoid potential pitfalls and successfully complete utility and development projects involving New Jersey’s open spaces. Our more than 30 years’ experience advising major interstate pipeline companies and other clients on planning utility and development projects have…
Aug 19th, 2019
Pipeline Projects & New Jersey’s Green Acres Restricted Land
One of the biggest challenges to successfully planning pipeline projects in New Jersey’s open spaces is identifying whether or not a property falls under Green Acres restrictions. The master list for these properties, called the Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI), is often incomplete due to a municipality not reporting…
Aug 19th, 2019
Streamlining the Land Use Permitting Process
In 2015, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) began streamlining land use permitting programs administered by the Division of Land Use Regulation, including two areas that impact the ability to apply for and obtain permits. Landowner Consent Before the amendments, Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Rules and Flood Hazard…
Aug 16th, 2019
Getting in on the New Jersey ‘Wind Rush’
It’s clean, it’s beautiful, and it’s inexhaustible. It’s wind. As of earlier this year, New Jersey has decided to join the growing worldwide community of countries and states that are inviting this ancient, yet high-tech method of powering our homes, businesses, and lives. Gov. Murphy announced in July that the…
Apr 22nd, 2019
Rutter & Roy Attorneys Participate in Houston Pipeline Opportunities Conference
New Jersey Energy Lawyers Lead Session on Changes at FERC Two noted attorneys from Rutter & Roy LLP of Freehold, N.J.–Christine A. Roy and Richard G. Scott–will lead a panel at the Pipeline Opportunities Conference April 9th in Houston. Ms. Roy and Mr. Scott will discuss changes at FERC—the Federal…
Mar 29th, 2019
Rutter & Roy Attorneys Participate in IRWA Conference
Freehold Lawyers Join Panel Sessions Pointing the Way to New Jersey’s Post-Sandy Rebuilding Two noted attorneys from Rutter & Roy LLP of Freehold, N.J.–Christine A. Roy and Brian W. Keatts–will play significant roles this week in the Region 4 Spring Conference of the International Right-of-Way Association, a multi-disciplinary professional group…
Mar 28th, 2019
Partner-Level Attorneys
Rutter & Roy, LLP is seeking partner-level attorneys (practicing at least ten years) with a book of business in an area consistent with, or complementary to, the firm’s current practice. Contact us at (732) 462-1990, or by e-mail at for further information.
Mar 27th, 2019
2018 Annual Environmental Business Roundtable: Projects, Trends and Governor Murphy’s Agenda
As published in COMMERCE Magazine By Martin C. Daks WHEN PHIL MURPHY WAS running for governor, he advanced an ambitious environmental agenda. Now that he is in Trenton as New Jersey’s top executive, inquiring minds are asking how Gov. Murphy’s green agenda will affect businesses. COMMERCE asked the following experts for their…
Sep 12th, 2018
Expanding New Jersey’s Energy Infrastructure to Meet Current and Future Demand
There is no doubt that in the next 10 to 15 years, New Jersey will need to focus on expanding its energy infrastructure to meet increased demand. About 75 percent of the state’s households rely on natural gas as their primary heating fuel, 12 percent use electric heat and 10…
Apr 3rd, 2018
Christine A. Roy Recognized Second Year in a Row as Best Attorney 2017 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
Rutter & Roy Partner Christine A. Roy has been selected as one of the top attorneys in 2017 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. This is the second year in a row she has been honored by the publication. With nearly 20 years of experience, Christine’s deep understanding of land use, transportation and pipeline…
Dec 15th, 2017
An Inside Look at New Jersey’s Key Environmental Issues
As published in the November 2017 issue of COMMERCE Magazine By Martin C. Daks NEW JERSEY—WITH ITS SUPERfund sites, brownfield properties and legacy of old, contaminated industrial structures—offers a rich environment for firms that can address these key issues, such as environmental attorneys, engineers, labs, consultants and LSRPs. COMMERCE asked these…
Nov 9th, 2017
Planning for Environmental Hurdles
Attorneys play a critical role in avoiding potential pitfalls As published in the November/December 2017 issue of Right of Way Magazine By Michael Rutter, Esq. and Christine Roy, Esq. It takes a deep understanding of environmental regulations and property restrictions to successfully plan and develop today’s infrastructure projects. The potential…
Jun 20th, 2017
Brian W. Keatts, Esq., Joins Rutter & Roy LLP
FREEHOLD, N.J., June 5, 2017 – Rutter & Roy LLP (formerly Watson, Stevens, Rutter & Roy), announced that Brian W. Keatts, Esq. of Shrewsbury has joined the firm as a senior associate attorney. Since its founding in 1909, the regional law firm has focused on the areas of energy, infrastructure…
May 12th, 2017
NJBIZ Triple Play: What companies need to know about property restrictions in N.J.
Christine A. Roy is a partner with Rutter & Roy, LLP, a Freehold-based law firm focused on the complex areas of energy, infrastructure and environment, primarily in New Jersey and surrounding states. We asked Christine what companies need to know about property restrictions in New Jersey. Know what you’re looking…
Apr 24th, 2017
New Jersey District Court Rules in Favor of Rutter & Roy Client
FREEHOLD, N.J., April 24, 2017 – Rutter & Roy represented Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) in a case involving Chesterfield Township’s refusal to issue building permits for construction of a compressor station, meter and regulating station and electrical substation. The work is part of the Garden State Expansion…
Apr 5th, 2017
Christine A. Roy Recognized as Best Attorney 2016 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
Rutter & Roy partner Christine A. Roy has been named one of the top attorneys of 2016 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. She has been recognized for her strong ethics, knowledge and passion for her work as well as her impact on key issues in New Jersey as a…
Oct 4th, 2016
Third Circuit Decision Represents Victory for Rutter & Roy Client
Court Rules in Favor of NJDEP, Tosses Challenges by Conservation Groups FREEHOLD, N.J., Oct. 4, 2016 – Rutter & Roy, LLP (formerly Watson, Stevens, Rutter & Roy), a regional law firm, represented Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) in a case brought by several conservation groups challenging the issuance…
Aug 16th, 2016
Christine A. Roy Appointed to IRWA International Ethics Committee
Rutter & Roy Partner Has Extensive Experience in Environmental Law and Eminent Domain FREEHOLD, N.J., Aug.16, 2016 – Christine A. Roy, a partner in Rutter & Roy LLP (formerly Watson, Stevens, Rutter & Roy), has been asked to serve on the International Right of Way Association’s (IRWA) International Ethics Committee….
Aug 12th, 2016
Four Rutter & Roy Attorneys Admitted to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Rutter & Roy partners Michael K. Rutter and Christine Roy, as well as Senior Associates Heather Oehlmann and Richard G. Scott, were recently admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is the federal appellate…
Jul 1st, 2016
Rutter and Roy’s IRWA 2016 Conference Presentation
Michael K. Rutter and Christine A. Roy led an education session at the International Right of Way Association’s 62nd Annual International Education Conference, held in June 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The presentation, entitled “Planning for Federally Regulated Pipeline Projects: A Legal Perspective,” highlighted the critical role that lawyers can play from…
Jun 27th, 2016
Rutter & Roy Offers Five Legal Tips for Planning Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
Attorneys Lead Session at IRWA Education Conference FREEHOLD, N.J., June 27, 2016 – Attorneys play a critical role in the early planning and development of federally-regulated pipeline projects by saving time, money and helping to avoid potential show-stoppers, according to Michael K. Rutter and Christine A. Roy, partners in the…
May 11th, 2016
Rutter & Roy Partners to Participate in IRWA Annual Conference in Nashville
Educational Session to Address Pipeline Projects FREEHOLD, N.J., May. 11, 2016 – Michael K. Rutter and Christine A. Roy, partners in the regional law firm of Rutter & Roy LLP (formerly Watson, Stevens, Rutter & Roy), will be leading a session at the International Right of Way Association’s 62nd Annual…
Apr 26th, 2016
Energy, Infrastructure and Environmental Law Firm Has New Name, Rutter & Roy
Freehold Law Firm Rebrands with New Website Freehold, N.J., April 22, 2016 –The regional law firm, Watson, Stevens, Rutter & Roy, LLP, has changed its name to Rutter & Roy, LLP to better reflect the firm’s current leadership – Michael K. Rutter and Christine A. Roy. Rutter & Roy also…
Apr 12th, 2016
Watson Stevens Presents at IRWA Education Conference
Michael K. Rutter and Christine A. Roy presented an educational session at the IRWA’s 61st Annual Education Conference in June.
Apr 11th, 2016
Christine A. Roy Speaks on Panel for CLE Course “Pipeline Projects: From Certification to Acquisition”
Christine A. Roy was part of a panel of speakers for the CLE course “Pipeline Projects: From Certification to Acquisition”