Wolff & Samson PC is pleased to announce that Michael J. Naughton, formerly a partner at Wilson Elser, has joined the firm as a member and will serve as co-chair of Wolff & Samson’s Environmental Group.

Mr. Naughton is a seasoned environmental litigator with 30 years of experience. His practice focuses on environmental and energy issues, including regulatory compliance, Brownfield cleanups and redevelopment of contaminated properties. Mr. Naughton also has substantial experience providing environmental counseling to commercial property owners, buyers, landlords and tenants in real estate transactions. He serves as a Special Environmental Mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and previously served as a Director of the Environmental Law Section for the New Jersey State Bar.

As co-chair of Wolff & Samson’s Environmental Group, Mr. Naughton will work to grow and support one of the most highly regarded environmental practices in New Jersey.

“We are honored to welcome Michael to Wolff & Samson,” said Dennis Toft, member and co-chair of the firm’s Environmental Group. “Wolff & Samson prides itself on the dedication, talent and integrity of our attorneys. Michael’s experience and background make him a perfect fit for our practice and further emphasize the firm’s goal of providing our clients with the highest quality legal counsel. I look forward to partnering with Michael as we lead Wolff & Samson’s growing Environmental Group.”

Mr. Naughton remarked, “Throughout my career I have admired Wolff & Samson’s high standards and reputation. I am proud and excited to join the firm, and I am looking forward to working with the exceptional attorneys of the Environmental Group as well as the entire Wolff & Samson team.”

Mr. Naughton is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and as Special Environmental Mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey

He received his B.A. from Seton Hall University and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.