Atty. Michael P. Canavan

Atty. Michael P. Canavan

Michael P. Canavan is a member of the Environmental Practice at Greenberg Traurig.

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About Michael P. Canavan at a glance

Michael P. Canavan is an Of Counsel based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2013) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Political, 2010). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Bar Association of Pennsylvania •Member, New York Bar Association. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Michael P. Canavan is a member of the Environmental Practice at Greenberg Traurig
  • He focuses his practice on providing counsel on environmental issues associated with real estate and corporate transactions
  • Michael represents private equity firms, real estate opportunity funds, commercial and residential real estate developers, and companies in highly-regulated industries in connection with environmental due diligence, contractual allocation of associated risks and liabilities, insurance procurement, and regulatory compliance
  • Clients rely on Michael for his ability to quickly identify and evaluate environmental issues arising from the acquisition, financing, ownership, and sale of real property, and he draws on his experience having assisted with hundreds of real estate transactions in the majority of U.S. states, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan
  • Concentrations • Environmental • Brownfield redevelopment • Environmental risk management and mitigation • Environmental remediation contracts • Environmental insurance products • Construction • Manufacturing • Real estate • Private equity and venture capital Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Environmental Law, 2021-2022 • Team Member, a Law360 “ Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. Canavan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Canavan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael P. Canavan's law office located?
Michael P. Canavan's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. Canavan handle?
Michael P. Canavan focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Michael P. Canavan go to law school?
Michael P. Canavan earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Political, 2010).
How can I contact Michael P. Canavan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2013
B.A. Political
Wake Forest University
- 2010

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