
overview
Thomas Mackie is one of the preeminent attorneys in the field of environmental law, having spent almost four decades representing clients facing complex environmental issues. His work has focused on permitting and siting of solid waste, recycling, and renewable energy facilities; cleaning up hazardous waste; acquiring brownfields properties; drafting and contracting for private and public environmental projects; recovering costs under CERCLA and M.G.L. c. 21E; pursuing insurance claims for environmental damages; and litigating permit appeals.
Tom helps clients to develop strategies that address regulator and public concerns over the siting or expansion of controversial facilities. Purchasers and developers of renewable energy facilities, such as solar, landfill gas, biomass, anaerobic digestion, and biofuel manufacturers, rely on Tom to advise on required permits and approvals. In addition to handling the state and local permitting required for these and other projects, he assists clients with renewable energy credits, contracting, financing, and public procurement issues.
education
J.D., cum laude, Suffolk University Law School
B.S., Biology, Hobart College
admissions
Massachusetts
New York
honors & awards
Steven G. Lewis Award for Service to the Environmental Industry, Environmental Business Council
Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law (2023)
Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law
Chambers USA – Band 2 Massachusetts Environmental Law
Massachusetts Super Lawyer (2004-2022)

community involvement
Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassDEP, Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Keep Massachusetts Beautiful, President of the Board of Directors
memberships
Environmental Business Council on New England, Board Member
National Waste & Recycling Association (Boston Chapter)
speaking engagements
“Regional and National Trends in the C&D Industry”, Panel Moderator, EBC 17th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Summit, January 2023