Atty. H. David Gold

Atty. H. David Gold

H. David Gold is an environmental, energy and real estate lawyer with over two decades of experience advising clients on matters involving land use, water, wetlands, endangered species, environmental marketing and advertising (“green” claims), cultural resources, environmental health and safety, zoning, and hazardous and solid waste.

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Profile Summary

About H. David Gold at a glance

H. David Gold is a environmental and energy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 2003) and The University of Arizona (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • H. David Gold is an environmental, energy and real estate lawyer with over two decades of experience advising clients on matters involving land use, water, wetlands, endangered species, environmental marketing and advertising (“green” claims), cultural resources, environmental health and safety, zoning, and hazardous and solid waste
  • He provides strategic counsel on environmental compliance and permitting, and has significant experience guiding clients through high-stakes commercial and corporate transactions, successfully negotiating a broad array of purchase and sale agreements, leases, construction contracts, architect agreements and energy supply contracts

Practice Areas Explained

H. David Gold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. David Gold handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about H. David Gold

Where is H. David Gold's law office located?
H. David Gold's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. David Gold handle?
H. David Gold focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did H. David Gold go to law school?
H. David Gold earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (—); (BA).
How can I contact H. David Gold for a consultation?
You can contact H. David Gold directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has H. David Gold received?
H. David Gold's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 2003
The University of Arizona
- In Progress
BA
Tufts University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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