Michelle N. O'Brien

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2006.

100 Summer Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(617) 488-8100

mobrien@pierceatwood.com

Firm: Pierce Atwood LLP

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Overview

Firm

Pierce Atwood LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (617) 488-8100

Michelle O'Brien handles environmental and land use permitting and related litigation for various types of developments including residential homes, commercial buildings, waterfront properties, wind turbines, and solid waste facilities. She defends companies in environmental enforcement matters at the federal, state, and local levels. She represents private parties in cost recovery and property damage claims involving releases of oil and hazardous materials, and assists clients with real estate transactions involving contaminated properties.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Enforcement

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Solid Waste

Superfunds / Environmental Remediation

Awards

Recognized as a "Massachusetts Super Lawyer" in environmental law (2006–present).
Recognized by Chambers USA for environmental law (2007-present).
Included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011-present).
Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2015 "Top Women of Law" List.
LSP Association Member Award for contributions to the practice (2007).

Education

Suffolk University, J.D., cum laude

Graduated 1990

Lesley University, B.S. Ed., magna cum laude

Graduated 1982

Contact Details and Office Locations

Other: (617) 488-8100

mobrien@pierceatwood.com

100 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

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