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Cullen and Dykman LLP

Brendan J. Mooney is a partner in Cullen and Dykman LLP’s Corporate Department and member of its Environmental and Energy, Renewables and Utilities practice groups. Brendan's energy practice is focused on siting and permitting of major utility facilities and he also routinely advises clients on environmental and land use development issues, permitting, electric and natural gas regulations, facility operational compliance, and general regulatory compliance.

Brendan's environmental practice includes representing clients in matters involving state and federal clean water and air laws, hazardous waste regulations, petroleum storage and discharge laws, environmental due diligence, permit compliance, spill response cost recovery, environmental insurance coverage, and facility permitting.

Brendan also regularly advises clients regarding the sale, purchase, leasing and subleasing of commercial property, as well as the purchase and sale of ownership interests in corporations and limited liability companies.

HON. IRA B. WARSHAWSKY (RET.)

Of Counsel / Arbitrator and Mediator Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. | NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Hon. Ira B. Warshawsky retired from the New York State Supreme Court at the end of 2011. Since that time, he has been a member of Meyer, Suozzi English & Klein, P.C. located in Garden City, New York. Judge Warshawsky has concentrated his efforts in the areas of mediation and arbitration as an independent arbitrator and mediator, as well as for Long Island based NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) and for the ADR program at the Nassau County Bar Association. He chairs the ADR Advisory Council at the Bar Association. As a mediator, he has handled one of the largest mediations in Nassau County dealing with an apartment complex located in the Garden City area and for which he was actually the judge on the case prior to leaving the bench. He is active in his community as a vice president of Temple Or Elohim, a Community Reform Congregation in Jericho, New York and mentors middle school children as part of the Nassau County Bar Association’s mentoring program.

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What/who inspired you to be on the path you’re on today?

Upon joining Cullen and Dykman’s Corporate Department in 2013, I was immediately impressed with the congenial atmosphere, as well as the depth of knowledge and professionalism of the firm’s attorneys. As an associate at that time, C&D’s senior attorneys provided mentorship, challenges, and the opportunity to succeed. Those early experiences instilled in me a passion for counseling clients, which continues today, and significantly influenced my career path.

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