Michael J. Quinn
Director & Managing Director, Portsmouth Office
Michael's practice is currently focused on the representation of policyholders in environmental coverage disputes with insurance companies. In addition, he represents businesses and individuals in a broad array of environmental matters including Wetlands and Clean Water Act permitting, Superfund, hazardous and solid waste permitting and compliance.
Department
Environmental Law
Litigation
Areas of Practice
- Environmental Regulation and Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Regulated Utilities
- Manufacturing
Representative Clients & Work
Michael has represented the insured in some of the most significant, recent environmental coverage cases in New Hampshire including EnergyNorth Natural Gas, Inc. v Underwriters at Lloyds et al, 150 N.H. 828 (2003), which settled the question of "trigger of coverage" in long-tail liability claims.
During the past two years he has been involved in several complex, multi-party jury trials in the New Hampshire courts that each lead to verdicts in favor of insurance coverage for his clients on multi-million dollar environmental claims. He has also represented utility clients in successful federal court litigation for contribution under the federal Superfund statute.
Admissions
N.H. Bar Association; United States District Court, District of New Hampshire; First Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional & Association Memberships
Chairman of the New Hampshire Bar Association Section on Natural Resources and Environmental Law; Fellow of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation
Recognition
- Recognized in Chambers USA
- Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2006, Environmental Law
Community Involvement
- President of the Board of Directors of the Seacoast Family YMCA
- Secretary of the New Hampshire Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership
Career
- J.D., University of Maine, 1988
- BA, St. Lawrence University, 1983
Recent Publications and Lectures
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