Michael R. DeCotiis
Managing Partner
Teaneck Office
Direct: (201) 907-5211
Fax: (201) 928-0588
mdecotiis@decotiislaw.com


Biography:

Michael R. DeCotiis is a Managing Partner in the Teaneck office of DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Wisler, LLP.

From March 2003 to October 2004 Mr. DeCotiis served as Chief Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey. From May 2002 to March 2003 Mr. DeCotiis served as Deputy Executive Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Prior to May 2002, Mr. DeCotiis practiced law at the Firm, focusing on Environmental Law,Government and Regulatory Affairs Public Procurement and Contracting. He participated in the planning and obtaining various regulatory approvals including environmental permits for manufacturing facilities, solid waste and recycling facilities and wastewater and sludge treatment facilities. He provided counsel and participated in negotiations on matters concerning wastewater discharge, water quality, sludge treatment handling, air emissions, underground storage tanks, and property transfer, development and remediation.

Mr. DeCotiis also provided counsel to public sector clients on various matters including Open Public Meetings, Local Public Contracts Law, Redevelopment and Housing Law, Municipal Utility Authorities Law and Local Lands and Building Law.

Education:

Juris Doctor, Seton Hall University School of Law (1991)

Bachelor of Arts, Clarion University (1988)

Bar Admissions:

New Jersey (1991)

Pennsylvania (1991)

Professional Memberships, Associations and Activities:

American Bar Association

Bergen County Bar Association

Association of Environmental Authorities

 

 
Teaneck Office:
Tel: (201) 928-1100
Trenton Office:
Tel: (609) 278-1561

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