Michael P Donegan

Michael P Donegan

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Orson and Brusini Ltd.

Environmental Law Lawyers in West Warwick, RI in West Warwick, RI

West Warwick, RI401-240-8792
Environmental Law

About Michael P Donegan

Mike oversees the firm’s Environmental Practice Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the area of environmental law and is recognized by Martindale Hubble as a Preeminent Attorney in his field. Michael’s practice includes advising clients on all manner of Federal and State environmental permitting, compliance and remediation matters, including those related to corporate transactions, real estate and renewable energy projects. Notable Experience Michael has extensive experience in all areas of environmental law, including federal, state and local permitting associated with major commercial, industrial and manufacturing facilities; site remediation associated with soil, groundwater and natural resources; federal and state Brownfields site remediation and redevelopment; matters involving hazardous and solid waste management and disposal; matters involving water and air discharge; land-use planning and development; freshwater and coastal wetlands; permitting and development of energy projects. Specifically including those before the Energy Facilities Siting Board and matters involving regulatory compliance, enforcement and litigation. Memberships Environmental Section of the R.I. Bar Association Board Member of the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals Environmental Business Council of Rhode Island More about Mike Mike is an author and Editor of the Rhode Island Environmental Law Handbook. Mike serves on U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner’s Advisory Group on Energy and the Environment Mike serves as the Vice President of the Town Council in East Greenwich, RI (2018-present). Mike served three terms on the Planning Board for the Town of East Greenwich, RI (Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Member). Mike also served two terms as a Member of the Conservation Commission for the Town of East Greenwich, RI.

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1987
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence

Non Legal Education

  • Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, 1984
  • A.B., Bachelor of Arts
  • Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, 1982
  • Honors: French

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Past Positions

  • East Greenwich Conservation Commission
  • Languages
  • Spanish
  • French

Pro Bono Activities

  • Vice President of the Town Council in East Greenwich, RI, 2018
  • Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Member, Planning Board for the Town of East Greenwich, RI
  • Member of the Conservation Commission for the Town of East Greenwich, RI
  • Advisor to both the EGHS Debate Team and the Model UN Club
  • Mock Trial Coach for Cole Middle School in East Greenwich, RI

Published Works

Articles

  • Impacts of Hazardous Waste Laws on Real Estate Transaction
  • Lending in the 1990's: Assessing Environmental Risk
  • Rhode Island Environmental Law Handbook (Co-Editor-in-Chief), 1991, 1994
  • Author and Editor of the Rhode Island Environmental Law Handbook

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island, 1987
  • U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member, Sections on Natural Resources and Administrative Law)
  • Rhode Island Bar Association (Member, Environmental Law Committee)
  • Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals (Member)
  • Environmental Business Council of Rhode Island

Attorney Details

Full NameMichael P Donegan
FirmOrson and Brusini Ltd.
Address211 Quaker Lane, Suite 201, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone401-240-8792
Phone401-861-3103
Websitewww.orsonandbrusini.com
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation