Michael A. Francis

Michael A. Francis is the head of the Environmental Department at Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis, LLP, a full-service law firm in Los Angeles, California. With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Francis is a trusted advisor in complex environmental matters. He assists clients in navigating the legal impacts of environmental laws on commercial and industrial real estate across California. His work includes defending and prosecuting cases involving contaminated land, water pollution, and related cleanup issues.

Mr. Francis plays a key role in redevelopment projects involving contaminated properties. He has guided numerous clients through Brownfields programs and the Polanco Redevelopment Act, helping transform hazardous sites into usable property. His expertise also includes negotiating with government agencies on environmental compliance and managing insurance-related concerns tied to environmental risks.

Mr. Francis holds a B.S. (1978) and an M.S. (1980) from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He earned his J.D. (1986) from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California.

Mr. Francis’s legal practice is centered on environmental laws affecting real estate and industry. He represents clients in cases related to groundwater contamination, underground storage tanks, hazardous waste, and cost recovery litigation. He has in-depth experience with both federal and state environmental regulations, including actions under CERCLA and RCRA. His background includes claims involving nuisance, trespass, and negligence, offering clients well-rounded representation.

Michael A. Francis is admitted to practice in California (1987), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (1990), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2008). He continues to deliver informed, effective legal solutions for businesses facing environmental challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Southern Illinois University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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