Atty. Adam R. Cote
Adam Cote is the Leader of the Energy Practice Group and a member of Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting. Adam has nearly 20 years of experience serving the legal needs of clients in renewable energy matters, with a focus on renewable energy development, the wholesale purchase of electricity, the development of renewable energy credit policies, renewable portfolio standards, energy storage, demand response and non-transmission alternative technologies.
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Adam R. Cote is a energy attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Adam Cote is the Leader of the Energy Practice Group and a member of Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting
- Adam has nearly 20 years of experience serving the legal needs of clients in renewable energy matters, with a focus on renewable energy development, the wholesale purchase of electricity, the development of renewable energy credit policies, renewable portfolio standards, energy storage, demand response and non-transmission alternative technologies
- A former renewable energy business owner, Adam brings a sophisticated understanding of the business dynamics of the industry to his legal practice
- Adam also combines substantial knowledge of public policy, organizational development, law and regulation with deft political handling to deliver tremendous value to his clients
- Adam regularly advises a cross-section of businesses, regulated utilities, landowners, municipalities, school districts, and trade associations on strategic goals such as navigating a complex legal issue, passing a law, or initiating and closing a deal
- Adam was recognized for his notable work in Best Lawyers USA for Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law, and Chambers USA Maine Guide for Energy and Natural Resources
- In 2014, Adam was one of twelve veterans named a White House “Champion of Change” by the Obama Administration for “advancing clean energy and climate security.” Adam is also deeply committed to serving his country
- He proudly served as a member of the Maine Army National Guard for twenty years and was deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan
- He is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge, along with numerous other awards and distinctions
- In his free time, Adam spends time with his wife and five active kids in Sanford – his hometown
- He coaches football, basketball, and baseball in local youth sports and travel teams
- He has served on numerous local and statewide boards including Colby College Alumni Council, the Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Vet2Vet Maine, a non-profit that provides support for Maine veterans
- In 2018, Adam was a candidate for Governor of Maine, placing a close second out of seven candidates in the Democratic primary
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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