About The West Firm, PLLC

The West Firm is a boutique law firm distinguished for its expertise in environmental, energy, real estate, regulatory and corporate matters. Founded by Thomas West, the Firm combines decades of legal excellence with practical, results-driven strategies for clients navigating complex regulatory, transactional, and litigation challenges. Our attorneys are widely recognized for their ability to handle high-stakes and often controversial projects, providing trusted counsel to corporations, developers, investors, and individuals alike.


The Firm Is Built on Experience and Results. Our Attorneys Have Successfully:

  • Navigated permitting, licensing, and compliance across federal, state, and local agencies.

  • Represented companies in precedent-setting environmental and energy litigation.

  • Structured, financed, and closed sophisticated real estate, renewable energy, and corporate transactions.

  • Defended client interests in high-profile regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.

  • Helped industries innovate while remaining compliant with evolving laws and regulations.

Our mission is to empower clients with practical, innovative, and effective legal strategies that drive real results.

Our Attorneys at The West Firm, PLLC.

The attorneys at The West Firm, PLLC are nationally recognized for handling complex legal matters in environmental law, energy development, real estate, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. Known for strategic counsel and proven litigation results, our team represents clients across industries with the skill and dedication needed for today’s most challenging projects.

Thomas S. West
Thomas S. West
Founding Partner
Gregory A. Mountain
Gregory A. Mountain
Managing Partner
Michael W. Peters
Michael W. Peters
Partner
Cindy M. Monaco
Cindy M. Monaco
Of Counsel
Christopher W. Rust
Christopher W. Rust
Associate
Chanda H. Steinberg
Chanda H. Steinberg
Counselor

Trusted Counsel, Proven Results

At The West Firm, PLLC, our attorneys combine decades of experience with a reputation for delivering practical, results-driven strategies. From complex environmental and energy projects to high-stakes real estate, regulatory, and corporate matters, we provide guidance that stands up in boardrooms, courtrooms, and communities across New York and beyond.

Meet Our Team
Mark J. Wagner Jr.
Mark J. Wagner Jr.
Counsel
Matthew W. Rimkunas
Matthew W. Rimkunas
Associate
Louis D. Bianchi
Louis D. Bianchi
Associate