Douglas L. Patch

Doug represents clients on energy matters, primarily in regulatory, administrative, and legislative venues. Doug has represented clients before the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, Site Evaluation Committee, Department of Safety, and in other administrative proceedings, as well as before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He has worked on regulatory approvals for electric generation facilities, including wind, solar, and other generating facilities, has represented clients seeking approval for mergers, acquisitions, and transfers of ownership, and has conducted due diligence reviews for potential purchasers. He has represented utilities and intervened in siting and utility proceedings for various companies, competitive suppliers, organizations, ratepayer groups, and municipalities seeking assistance with natural gas, electric transmission, and water issues. Through his alternative dispute resolution practice, he has mediated and arbitrated issues related to electric, telecommunications, and water industries, as well as environmental matters.

In addition to twenty-two years in private practice representing a variety of clients, Doug brings twenty-three years of public service experience to his practice, including a nine-and-one-half year term as Chairman of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, three-and-one-half years as an Assistant Attorney General, and six years as Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Safety.

Doug enjoys tennis, gardening, and reading.