Bruce L. McDermott

Bruce L. McDermott

New Haven, CT recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Energy Law Utilities Law

Biography

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Bruce McDermott is a dedicated attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, proficient in Energy Law and Utilities Law. His practice involves various aspects of energy, public utility, environmental, and infrastructure law, including litigation, transactional work, regulatory representation, and client counseling.

Bruce supports clients with state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement proceedings. He provides insightful guidance on energy and environmental issues during corporate M&A transactions, notably in the acquisition and divestiture of power plants. Additionally, he has considerable experience with renewable energy project development.

Recent projects showcase Bruce’s capabilities in negotiating and structuring all legal components of electric power generation initiatives, from initial concepts to completion. This includes evaluating energy purchase agreements and contributing to a microgrid project.

In environmental law, Bruce addresses transactional due diligence, contractual matters, and ensures legal compliance. His expertise includes counseling on remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, offering strategic advice tailored to each client’s needs.

For more information about Bruce McDermott and his practice, visit his profile on the Harris Beach Murtha website.

Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Beach Murtha logo

Overview

  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1989

Client Testimonials

Bruce is a consummate professional with a breadth of knowledge in the practice area that few can match!

Douglas Warden (Snyder & Snyder LLP)

Bruce has been supporting our company for over 25 years. He is always responsive and makes himself available whenever necessary. Bruce has also had occasion to refer us to one of his colleagues for more specialized support, but never loses touch with our issues and needs. He always follows up to make certain that we are getting the support that we need. I would highly recommend Bruce and Murtha Cullina.

Brian Reinhart (Cross-Sound Cable Company LLC)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Energy Law
  • Utilities Law
Special Focus:
  • Utilities

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