David Martin Connelly Recognized in Energy & Natural Resources by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers

Balch & Bingham is pleased to announce that David Martin Connelly, partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and member of the Energy Practice, was named in Super Lawyers’ 2024 rankings of top Energy & Natural Resources attorneys in Washington, D.C. The publication recognizes attorneys who continuously demonstrate excellence in their respective legal fields.

Super Lawyers acknowledges top attorneys nationwide, utilizing a multiphase selection process that relies on both peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research. Candidates are assessed across 12 key indicators of peer recognition and professional accomplishment. Designations are highly selective, with Super Lawyers recognizing only 5 percent of attorneys in each state.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dave advises electric utilities and their affiliates on legal and policy matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Courts of Appeals.

Recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers USA and The Legal 500 for his energy regulatory experience, his practice focuses on electric transmission matters, including open-access transmission service, cost-of-service rates for transmission and ancillary services, incentive transmission rates, generation and transmission interconnection matters, and the provision of wholesale distribution service, both in bilateral and organized markets. He regularly advises on transmission and generation interconnection issues associated with renewable development and also advises on North American Electric Reliability Corporation compliance matters, including self-reports, spot checks, formal audits, and cybersecurity issues.