Atty. John A. DeTore
John DeTore focuses his practice on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and New York. His representations include more than 20 major energy projects involving billions of dollars in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, including 11 cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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John A. DeTore is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and energy. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1977) and Harvard College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John DeTore focuses his practice on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and New York
- His representations include more than 20 major energy projects involving billions of dollars in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, including 11 cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- Concentrations •Energy •Government relations •Regulatory strategies •Public power •Telecommunications Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 1993-2026 •Energy Law, 1993-2026 •Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2023- 2026 •Energy Regulatory Law, 2023-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Energy & Natural Resources, 2021-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •'Energy> Energy regulation: Electric Power,' 2023 and 2025 •'Industry Focus - Energy Regulation: Conventional Power,' 2020-2022 Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Energy/Oil & Gas,' 2022-2024 •Recognized, The Boston Globe, “Boston’s Top Lawyers,” 2012 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John A. DeTore is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
John A. DeTore is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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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