F. Michael Parkowski

F. Michael Parkowski is a director at Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, P.A. in Dover, Delaware. He advises public and private clients on governmental, environmental, land use, agricultural, and real estate matters. His work includes regulatory issues, development approvals, public-agency matters, and complex disputes. He also serves as general counsel to the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation and has advised public entities on environmental and infrastructure matters.

Parkowski earned a J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1973 and a B.E. from Villanova University in 1968. Before entering private practice, he worked as an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and later served with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This technical and legal background supports his work on environmental, land use, and governmental matters.

Parkowski has public-service experience that includes work in the Delaware Attorney General’s Office and service as general counsel to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. He helped draft environmental laws and regulations and has long advised the Delaware Solid Waste Authority. His private practice also includes land acquisition, development, zoning, permitting, and litigation for businesses and property owners.

F. Michael Parkowski has held leadership roles in the Delaware legal community and has received professional recognition for his work. His practice combines legal analysis with experience in engineering, government, and regulation. He helps clients address complex projects and disputes involving public agencies, environmental requirements, real property, and land use while keeping practical business and governmental considerations in view.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, P.A.
• President, 6, Delaware State Bar Association (1995)
• President, 6, Kent County Bar Association (1983)
• Trustee/Treasurer, Delaware State University (1992-Present)
• Chairman and Director, Delaware Nature Conservancy (2000-Present)
• Delaware Regional Board, AAA Mid-Atlantic (2008-Present)
• Board Member, Chairman and President, Bayou Corporation (1998-Present)

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Villanova University
  B.E.

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