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Michael K. Stagg

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Michelle Wilson
615.850.6158 direct
michelle.wilson@wallerlaw.com
Industries Served

Manufacturers, utilities, and local governments seeking legal representation with regard to environmental matters rely on Michael Stagg to provide competent, thoughtful, and robust advice. With a specific emphasis on issues related to air, water, and landfills, Michael defends entities against judicial and administrative actions brought by a variety of entities, including:

  • Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Citizen and environmental groups
  • Federal, state, and local governmental agencies

Companies also turn to Michael for counsel regarding compliance with federal, state, and local environmental statutes such as the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. He helps develop and implement corporate environmental policies and practices.

Reliable, friendly, and engaging, Michael enjoys the variety of substantive issues that arise in environmental challenges. Clients have depended on Waller's deep roster of environmental talent for many years and expect Michael to deliver consistent, valuable results when faced with seemingly impossible permitting, expansion, compliance, or other environmental challenges.

Chambers USA recognizes MIchael as a leading environmental attorney, and he is rated "AV-Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell.

Education

  • LL.M., with highest honors, The George Washington University Law School, Environmental Law, 1998
    • Randolph C. Shaw Graduate Fellowship
    • Advisory Editor - The Environmental Lawyer
  • J.D., University of Tennessee, 1994
    • Editor-in-Chief - Tennessee Law Review
    • Dean's Citation for Extraordinary Contributions to the College of Law
    • Moot Court Board; American Inns of Court; Phi Delta Phi
  • B.S., Colorado State University, Natural Resources Management, 1982
    • President of the Associated Students of Colorado State University
    • Honors Senior Award - College of Natural Resources
    • Xi Sigma Pi - Natural Resources Honor Society

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern District of Tennessee
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