Atty. Michael P. Canavan
Michael P. Canavan is a member of the Environmental Practice at Greenberg Traurig.
Profile Summary
About Michael P. Canavan at a glance
Michael P. Canavan is an Of Counsel based in East Palo Alto, California, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2013) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Political, 2010). Actiand 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.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in East Palo Alto or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Michael P. Canavan
Where is Michael P. Canavan's law office located?
Where did Michael P. Canavan go to law school?
How can I contact Michael P. Canavan for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Reviews
No reviews yet.