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Michael C. Powell represents clients in Baltimore, Maryland across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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Michael was named Maryland “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America® for Environmental Law in 2025, 2019, 2016 and 2014 and “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Litigation 2017. He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® in this region for more than two decades. Michael has also been named a Maryland Super Lawyer®. He received the 2023 F. Patrick Hughes Award of Excellence from NAIOP for his work representing business interests during the drafting of Maryland’s Climate Change legislation and regulations and was named to the Daily Records list of Influential Marylanders in 2022. Michael has the highest possible rating in Martindale-Hubbell (established by peer review) and was a founding member and the first elected Chair of the Environmental Section of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA).
Prior to joining Gordon Feinblatt, Michael served as Principal Counsel to the Maryland Department of the Environment. In this role, he was the chief environmental attorney for the state and the principal advisor to the Attorney General on environmental issues. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General advising the state, at various times, on issues involving hazardous wastes, water pollution, solid wastes, radiation control and other environmental and regulatory issues.
In 2015, Michael was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to represent business interests on the Maryland Climate Change Commission and then reappointed by Senate President Mike Miller in 2016. He co-chairs the Mitigation Work Group of the Commission, which is developing plans to meet Maryland’s greenhouse gas targets. Michael was also recognized for his dedication to the practice of law and to his community with the 2009 Leadership in the Law award, presented by The Daily Record and received a Professional Service Award in 2011 for his pro bono work from the Maryland Fuel Fund.
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia
J.D. · 1979
University of Virginia
B.A. · 1976
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Virginia, Virginia S
1979 · ACTIVE
Maryland, Maryland S
1979 · ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Baltimore)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Baltimore)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Baltimore)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Baltimore)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Baltimore)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Climate Change
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Cleanup
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Record's Leadership in the Law, 2009
2026
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Michael C. Powell focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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Michael C. Powell primarily serves clients in Baltimore, Maryland, with an office at 1001 Fleet Street, Suite 700.
How experienced is Michael C. Powell?
Michael C. Powell has 47 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1979.
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