Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP announced that John P. Gray has joined the firm as a partner in the Environmental and Energy & Renewable Resources practice areas. He brings a wealth of expertise to assisting the firm’s clients in navigating the complexities of environmental and agency approvals for development projects.
Gray has nearly 24 years of experience, including significant roles at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and NJ Transit.
At the NJDEP, Gray led efforts in permitting complex projects, including electric generation, major remediation and large-scale infrastructure. He also served as a legislative liaison on regulatory matters, as well as constituent and policy formulation issues.
His tenure at NJ Transit included managing legal services and overseeing compliance with federal and state funding requirements. He responded to audits and inquiries from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice as well.
“After two decades of delivering critical environmental and construction guidance in public service roles, I’m eager to take on new challenges by working with Greenbaum’s amazing team to help our clients tackle their legal challenges and successfully meet their business goals,” said Gray. “In a constantly changing landscape of complex regulations, I look forward to delivering solutions that assist clients with meeting their evolving needs.”
Gray is a member of NAIOP New Jersey and the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association. He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and received his B.S. from the University of Scranton.
He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and is based in the firm’s Iselin office.
