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Bruce L. McDermott

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bmcdermott@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 772-7787  
- New Haven, CT Office
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Bruce McDermott
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Bruce’s practice includes energy, public utility, environmental and infrastructure law including litigation, transactional and regulatory representation and counseling.

Bruce assists with state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement proceedings and counsels clients on energy and environmental issues in corporate M&A transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures of power plants. He is also experienced in renewable energy project development.

His recent energy experience includes negotiating and structuring all legal aspects of several electric power generation projects from the conceptual stage through completion, including review of energy purchase agreements involving a microgrid project.

Bruce’s experience on environmental matters includes transactional due diligence and contractual matters, environmental compliance, enforcement and advising on remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties.

Insights
March 31, 2026

Regional Water Authority/Aquarion Change of Control

The new PURA commissioners have proven they intend to conduct fair and transparent proceedings consistent with statutory mandates.
January 27, 2026

Connecticut’s Renewable Energy Tariff Programs Successor Study

PURA recommends three existing energy programs not continue in their current forms.
January 21, 2026

Connecticut Energy: 2025 Year in Review

It was an interesting and busy year for the Connecticut energy market. Changes in leadership at the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
June 4, 2026

15 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys, Eight Practice Areas Earn Recognition in Chambers USA 2026

Chambers and Partners is an independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
June 5, 2025

Chambers USA 2025 Rankings Recognize 18 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys and Nine Practice Areas

The independent legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivers rankings and insights about leading lawyers and firms.
August 15, 2024

41 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers in America® Recognitions

Forty-one attorneys from Murtha Cullina LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and five at
January 24, 2024

Partner Jodie Driscoll Elected as Managing Partner of Murtha Cullina’s New Haven Office

Jodie Driscoll, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice, has been elected as managing partner of Murtha Cullina’s New Haven office.
August 17, 2023

38 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers in America® Recognitions

Thirty-eight attorneys from Murtha Cullina LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and five
August 19, 2021

40 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Receive “Best Lawyers in America” Recognition

Events

Bruce McDermott to Participate in Webinar for Connecticut Power and Energy Society

July 24, 2024
Murtha’s Environmental and Energy practices chair, Bruce McDermott  will participate in the Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s Webinar.

Jodie Driscoll Honored by Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce with Alumnus of the Leadership Center Award

April 4, 2024
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce awarded partner Jodie L. Driscoll with the 2024 Alumnus of The Leadership Center Award.
External Publications
July 1, 2024

"Changes at the CT Siting Council: What You Need to Know About Recent Legislation,” Connecticut Power and Energy Society Webinar

May 1, 2018

“Implications of Customer Service,” Connecticut Section of the American Water Works Association and Connecticut Water Works Association Annual Joint Conference

May 1, 2017

“What It Takes To Power-up A Successful Renewable Energy Project at Your Company,” Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

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Professional and Civic

  • The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA), Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association
    • Energy & Natural Resources Section
    • Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section, Renewable Energy Committee Chair
  • Connecticut Bar Association
    • Public Utility Law Section
    • Environmental Law Section
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Connecticut Appleseed, Board Member
  • Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Past Member
  • ArtSpace New Haven, Past Member
  • The Greater New Haven Leadership Center, Advisory Board Past Member
  • Horizons at The Foote School, Board Member
  • Governor Rell’s Permitting Task Force, Member

Recognition

  • Listed as a leading Energy & Natural Resources attorney in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2025
  • Holds an AV Preeminent® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
  • Best Lawyers, Energy Law, since 2011
  • Best Lawyers, Utilities Law, since 2025
  • James W. Cooper Life Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation
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Education

Pace University School of Law

LLM in Environmental Law 

Case Western Reserve University

JD 

Lafayette College

BA 
  • BA in Government / Law

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Commercial Real Estate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Environmental

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Energy
Municipalities and Local Agencies
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Bruce McDermott

Bruce L. McDermott

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bmcdermott@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Bruce McDermott

Bruce L. McDermott

bmcdermott@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 772-7787
New Haven, CT Office

Profile

Bruce's practice includes energy, public utility, environmental and infrastructure law including litigation, transactional and regulatory representation and counseling.

Bruce assists with state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement proceedings and counsels clients on energy and environmental issues in corporate M&A transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures of power plants. He is also experienced in renewable energy project development.

His recent energy experience includes negotiating and structuring all legal aspects of several electric power generation projects from the conceptual stage through completion, including review of energy purchase agreements involving a microgrid project.

Bruce’s experience on environmental matters includes transactional due diligence and contractual matters, environmental compliance, enforcement and advising on remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Environmental

Industry Teams

Member of:

Energy
Municipalities and Local Agencies

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Admissions

ConnecticutNew York

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA), Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association
    • Energy & Natural Resources Section
    • Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section, Renewable Energy Committee Chair
  • Connecticut Bar Association
    • Public Utility Law Section
    • Environmental Law Section
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Connecticut Appleseed, Board Member
  • Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Past Member
  • ArtSpace New Haven, Past Member
  • The Greater New Haven Leadership Center, Advisory Board Past Member
  • Horizons at The Foote School, Board Member
  • Governor Rell’s Permitting Task Force, Member

Recognition

  • Listed as a leading Energy & Natural Resources attorney in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2025
  • Holds an AV Preeminent® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
  • Best Lawyers, Energy Law, since 2011
  • Best Lawyers, Utilities Law, since 2025
  • James W. Cooper Life Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation
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