Three Rubin Rudman Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers

Firm's environmental and land use group recognized for expertise in coastal, regulatory, and development matters

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:07am

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Rubin Rudman, a Boston-based law firm, announced that three of its partners - Tyler M. Franklin, Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef, and Glenn A. Wood - have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers - The Green 500 list. The partners are recognized for their work advising clients on a range of environmental, land use, and real estate matters, including project permitting, waterfront development, and environmental enforcement.

Why it matters

Rubin Rudman's environmental and land use group is known for its expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape around coastal, development, and sustainability issues - areas of growing importance as communities grapple with the impacts of climate change and the need for sustainable growth. The recognition of the firm's partners underscores their leadership in this field.

The details

The three partners recognized have extensive experience in environmental and land use law. Tyler M. Franklin advises clients on permitting, waterfront development, and environmental enforcement, drawing on his prior experience in hazardous waste remediation. Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef has 25 years of experience in environmental and land use law, including work in brownfields redevelopment and hazardous waste compliance. Glenn A. Wood has represented major clients on environmental and land use matters for 40 years, with expertise in coastal permitting, waterfront development, and environmental litigation.

  • Rubin Rudman announced the recognition on February 3, 2026.

The players

Tyler M. Franklin

Partner at Rubin Rudman, known for his work advising clients on environmental, land use, and real estate matters, including project permitting, waterfront development, and environmental enforcement. He previously worked in hazardous waste remediation.

Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef

Partner at Rubin Rudman with 25 years of experience in environmental and land use law, including expertise in hazardous waste, solid waste, governmental enforcement, and regulatory compliance counseling. She previously served as Chief Regional Counsel with the Massachusetts DEP and as Assistant Attorney General with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Environmental Protection Division.

Glenn A. Wood

Partner at Rubin Rudman and Chair of the firm's Environmental and Land Use Group, with 40 years of experience representing major clients on environmental and land use matters. His expertise spans environmental laws, regulations and policies, as well as constitutional issues, with a focus on coastal permitting, waterfront development, and environmental litigation.

Rubin Rudman LLP

A full-service law firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, with nearly 100 lawyers serving national and international companies, real estate developers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, regulated industries, public entities, and more.

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The takeaway

Rubin Rudman's environmental and land use group is recognized as a leader in navigating the complex regulatory landscape around coastal, development, and sustainability issues - areas of growing importance as communities grapple with the impacts of climate change and the need for sustainable growth.