About
Mark E. Hartmann is an associate attorney with Anthony DeSisto Law Associates, LLC whose background is closely tied to environmental law and enforcement. His work includes environmental regulatory issues, pollution prevention and response, and government-related legal matters. He has also developed experience with municipal and public-sector work, combining legal training with operational knowledge gained through service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve.
Hartmann earned his J.D., cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he received a Presidential Scholarship and participated in the Honors Program. He later earned a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. His academic work provides a strong foundation for matters involving environmental regulation, marine resources, enforcement, and public-sector decision-making.
Hartmann interned with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Environmental Unit, Rhode Island Sea Grant, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has served in the Coast Guard Reserve since 2014, with work focused on pollution prevention and response. These experiences provide direct exposure to environmental investigations, regulatory systems, government agencies, and the practical response issues that can accompany environmental incidents.
Mark E. Hartmann is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and joined his current firm in 2021. Hartmann’s legal education, marine affairs training, government internships, and Coast Guard service all align with environmental and public-sector practice. He brings that combined background to matters requiring careful review of regulatory duties, enforcement risks, local government concerns, and the factual circumstances surrounding pollution or environmental compliance issues.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Anthony DeSisto Law Associates LLC
- Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, United States Coast Guard Reserve (2014-Present)
Licensed State
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Rhode Island
Master of Marine Affairs
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