Michael P Donegan - West Warwick, RI
Attorney at Orson and Brusini Ltd.
Environmental Law Lawyers in West Warwick, RI
211 Quaker Lane Suite 201 West Warwick, RI 02893
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West Warwick Environmental Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Environmental Law
Attorney Information
Overview
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
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Legal Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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Dartmouth College,
Hanover,
New Hampshire
A.B., Bachelor of Arts -
Laval University,
Quebec,
Quebec,
Canada
Honors: French
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Dartmouth College,
Hanover,
New Hampshire
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- East Greenwich Conservation Commission
Languages
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Spanish
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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
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Impacts of Hazardous Waste Laws on Real Estate Transaction
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Lending in the 1990's: Assessing Environmental Risk
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Rhode Island Environmental Law Handbook (Co-Editor-in-Chief), 1991, 1994
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Author and Editor of the Rhode Island Environmental Law Handbook
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island
- 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
Contact
211 Quaker Lane
Suite 201
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: 401-283-7994
Fax: 401-861-3103
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.orsonandbrusini.com/
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