Michael K. Plumb

Michael Plumb represents clients in environmental litigation claims, regulatory and compliance counseling, and enforcement. He also represents clients building and permitting new and existing energy infrastructure.

Michael’s litigation experience covers all aspects of environmental law, representing a diverse array of clients in litigation related to environmental permitting and enforcement, and responsibility for discharges of hazardous substances, through all stages of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal. He routinely defends property owners and other responsible parties against NJDEP enforcement actions. He also regularly advises clients in environmental due diligence related to the purchase and sale of commercial property. If necessary, he works closely with environmental consultants and LSRPs to efficiently resolve environmental issues that arise during due diligence.

Within the energy sector, Michael helps clients navigate through the permitting and siting processes of such infrastructure projects as natural gas transmission pipelines, electricity transmission lines, combined cycle natural gas EGUs, and solar facilities.

Michael is the former Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is also an active member of the Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental Inn of Court. He previously taught the “Legal Environment of Business” to graduate students as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business.

Prior to attending law school, Michael worked as an environmental engineer specializing in environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance. Before joining CSG Law, Michael was an associate in the environmental practice group of Carter Ledyard & Milburn.