Mike Mills is an experienced energy regulatory and environmental attorney who represents clients in complex regulatory, compliance and litigation matters. His scientific background in environmental toxicology, as well as his contacts within California’s state administrative agencies, make him ideally suited to provide effective and practical solutions to environmental, regulatory and enforcement challenges that his clients confront.

Mike is a former co-chair of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Industry Group, and his deep connections within California’s oil and gas and geothermal industries span over two decades. Oil and gas, pipeline and geothermal clients appreciate Mike’s experience as they manage business growth and risks in the challenging regulatory environment in which they operate in California. Mike’s knowledge of both oil and gas matters, as well as environmental policy, helps all types of companies develop sound strategies to navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. This unique repository of experience allows Mike to offer valuable business counsel to oil and gas, pipeline and geothermal companies in California.

Natural resources development, energy and manufacturing companies look to Mike to skillfully advise and counsel them on development issues, sustainability questions, product stewardship, federal and state hazardous waste cleanup matters, and property tax valuation disputes. When necessary to protect his clients’ interests, Mike vigorously defends his clients’ interests in litigation, citizen suit claims, and regulatory enforcement actions.

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California

United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Northern and Central Districts of California

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California

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