Ruskin Moscou Faltischek Unveils Firmwide Green Initiative

Uniondale, Long Island, New York, April 22, 2009 – Ruskin Moscou Faltischek announced today it has implemented a series of environmentally conscious steps to move the firm towards more sustainable practices and to eliminate activities that may have a negative effect on the workplace and the environment. It is believed the law firm is one of the first on Long Island to implement such a program.

Led by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek litigation partner Joseph R. Harbeson, who chairs the firm’s Green Committee, the firm has already implemented Phase One of the ongoing program. These initiatives include a switch throughout the firm’s offices from standard plastic garbage bags to eco-friendly ones that have accelerated biodegradable properties; the discontinuance of the use of disposable styrofoam cups and dishes; encouraging staff to turn off lights when not in use; replacing standard light bulbs with energy-efficient ones; and two-sided printing to minimize waste, shrink the size of legal files and save on storage costs. The firm also has a prior, ongoing program in conjunction with Ronald McDonald House to recycle depleted ink cartridges.

As part of Phase Two, the firm is presently working to institute a program to recycle cans and bottles, and is working with the management of its office building, RXR Plaza in Uniondale, to explore the possibility of implementing a building-wide paper recycling program.

“It is our belief that we have a responsibility to take a leadership role and do our part to minimize the firm’s eco-footprint,” noted Harbeson. “It is clear each of us can make a significant difference when we make a concerted effort and are truly committed.”

For 40 years, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, headquartered in Uniondale, has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including corporate & securities, financial services, commercial litigation, intellectual property, health care, real estate, employment and trusts & estates. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions and individuals.