Benjamin J. Smith
USA Guide 2023
Band 2 : Energy & Natural Resources
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
207-480-1543Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Benjamin J. Smith
Practice Areas
Ben represents natural gas, electric, and water utilities and other entities in matters before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, including, rate proceedings, affiliate transactions, mergers/reorganizations, rulemakings, investigations, administrative penalty/enforcement actions, and other matters. Ben assists energy developers and other parties in the negotiation of wholesale electricity and power purchase agreements, net energy billing agreements, natural gas supply and capacity agreements, and leases associated with energy development. Ben represents developers and private individuals in application and enforcement proceedings before other state and federal administrative bodies as well as before municipalities in zoning, subdivision, land use, and other matters. Ben's practice spans the state, representing persons and entities in all of Maine's civil courts and includes appeals before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Career
Prior to forming Smith Legal LLC, Ben was a partner in two central Maine law firms and was a former staff attorney and hearing examiner with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC).
Professional Memberships
Maine State Bar Association
Personal
J.D. University of Maine School of Law (2004); B.A. (cum laude), University of Maine (2000)