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).