Michael J. Hughes focuses his practice on a variety of environmental topics related to litigation, regulatory compliance, insurance coverage and real estate and commercial transactions. He advises commercial and industrial clients on matters such as CERCLA (Superfund) liability and contribution actions, underground storage tank litigation, removal andremediation projects, toxic tort matters, asbestos litigation, hazardous waste regulations, air and water permits, mining regulation, indoor air quality, environmental assessments and audits, due diligence review and insurance issues relating to environmental liabilities. Mike also provides general compliance counseling with respect to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act and similar state laws. He has experience negotiating with environmental agencies and defending federal, state and local enforcement actions.
