Michael C.

Drew

Michael has developed significant practices in three distinct areas of law: government regulatory, healthcare litigation, and government contracts.

Government Regulatory Actions

Michael advises clients on a host of regulatory matters, with a special emphasis on permitting large-scale brownfield and greenfield projects — including hydrogen facilities, biofuels facilities, pipelines, carbon capture and sequestration facilities, and low-carbon chemical facilities. He has extensive experience working with the US Army Corps of Engineers on permits under sections 404/408 of the Clean Water Act and section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Michael also works with companies to develop permit applications and permit strategies for Class V and Class VI wells under the Safe Drinking Water act in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency. Michael assists clients in developing permit applications, complying with National Environmental Policy Act reviews and Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine reviews, addressing project alternatives, and responding to agency and public comments. He also works with coordinated state and federal filings, including Joint Permit Applications, Coastal Use Permits, and section 401 water quality certifications. Michael has significant experience defending permitted actions against Administrative Procedures Act challenges in both state and federal court.

Healthcare Litigation

Michael has extensive experience litigating disputes arising out of and relating to health and disability insurance, including benefit disputes, provider payment disputes, and matters under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. He represents major healthcare insurers in states across the Gulf South, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.