Atty. John A. DeTore
John DeTore serves as Administrative Chairman of Rubin and Rudman’s Executive Committee and leader of the Energy Practice Group. John’s practice focuses on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and in New York.
Administrative & Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About John A. DeTore at a Glance
John A. DeTore is a government and energy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. DeTore
- John DeTore serves as Administrative Chairman of Rubin and Rudman’s Executive Committee and leader of the Energy Practice Group
- John’s practice focuses on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and in New York
- His representations include more than twenty major energy projects involving billions of dollars in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, including eleven cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- John represented the first three power plant projects to be permitted by the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) and the first merchant power plant to be licensed in Massachusetts
- He was successful in modifying the EFSB’s standards to meet the needs of these types of facilities
- Additionally, John has assisted an emergency generation facility in achieving all necessary approvals in time to be in service to help prevent severe blackouts in southeastern Connecticut.On an ongoing basis, John represents competitive suppliers in both formal proceedings and informal settlement processes
- He also serves as counsel to a large, well-known higher education institution in the Boston area in connection with various energy issues including defense against imposition by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities of an onerous fee relating to a new general facility
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John A. DeTore's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. DeTore handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Government & Administrative Law in Boston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Boston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Boston Choose John A. DeTore
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John A. DeTore's practice in the field of government and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and energy, John A. DeTore can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means John A. DeTore attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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