Gasoline Service Station Law

Gasoline service stations are unique business entities and are often confronted with complicated and risky legal issues.  Gasoline stations are regulated by Federal, State and local governments and each have specific roles in the operation of a gas station.

During the past 15 years Mr. Berfond has represented over 40 gas stations.  He has a unique understanding of a gas station owner’s needs and requirements.   

Mr. Berfond has handled gasoline station-related disputes in the New York area including the following:

• All issues relating to underground storage tanks
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) litigation
• Issues relating to upgrading and maintaining corrosion protection on steel underground storage tanks
• Regulations regarding conducting and maintaining leak detection prevention procedures
• Preparation of financial responsibility compliance for environmental cleanup and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases from underground storage tanks
• Representing owners of gas station properties
• Representing tenants of gas station properties

Gasoline Service Station Business Formation

Additionally, Mr. Berfond can assist entrepreneurs entering into the gasoline service station business with most of their legal needs including, negotiating leases and contracts, negotiating the sale or purchase of a station, business formation, supply agreements, and more.