GREGORY A. MOUNTAIN
MANAGING PARTNER | 25 Years of Experience
Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, 1999
- State University of New York at Oswego, 1995
Fun Facts
- Assistant Coach of the 2025 NYS Class B Softball CHAMPIONS!!
- Plays “wing-fence” for the Crispy Wings, over 50 hockey team
About
Gregory A. Mountain, Managing Partner at The West Firm, has been with the firm since 2008 and leads clients through complex legal matters across corporate, energy, and real estate sectors. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, land use development, zoning, eminent domain proceedings, tax certiorari cases, and high-stakes commercial litigation. Greg is widely experienced in renewable energy projects and has advised on matters involving hydroelectric power, solar energy, and corporate transactions. He has appeared before the New York State Public Service Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and numerous local municipalities, guiding clients through compliance, licensing, and negotiation processes that are often critical to project success.
In addition to his transactional work, Greg has significant experience in litigation and dispute resolution. He has represented clients in New York State Courts on real property disputes, government agency challenges, and commercial conflicts, as well as before federal and administrative tribunals. His work includes defending corporate trade secrets, navigating complex contractual disputes, and advising on oil and gas operations ranging from title opinions to compulsory integration proceedings. Greg is known for balancing a strong command of the law with practical strategies that address his clients’ immediate goals while safeguarding their long-term interests.
Awards & Affiliations
Former Corporate Counsel for a real estate and hydroelectric generation project developer
Represented a public benefit corporation managing a major flood control and flow augmentation reservoir in New York
Appeared on behalf of clients before the New York State Public Service Commission
Appeared before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on licensing and compliance matters
Represented clients before local municipalities on zoning, siting, and tax agreement negotiations
Litigated matters before the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, and the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York
Secured a favorable Administrative Law Judge decision before the New York State Division of Tax Appeals, overturning a longstanding Department of Tax and Finance policy
Education & Credentials
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1999
State University of New York at Oswego, B.A., 1995
Admitted to practice law in New York
Practice Areas & Industries
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Greg advises businesses on corporate formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and contractual matters. He also guides clients through complex transactions such as asset purchases, joint ventures, and financing agreements.
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Greg has extensive experience with renewable and traditional energy projects, including hydroelectric and solar. He supports clients in licensing, compliance, siting, and negotiations before state and federal agencies.
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Greg represents clients in land use development, zoning, eminent domain proceedings, and tax certiorari matters. He works with municipalities and private parties to resolve disputes and secure approvals for major projects.
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