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David C. Fixler
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David C. Fixler

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One International Place, Suite 2000, Boston, MA 02110

Energy & Natural Resources, Litigation, Environmental and 3 more

About David C. Fixler

David C. Fixler’s practice focuses on assisting energy companies with navigating the complex regulatory landscape that, together with sweeping technological changes, is changing the manner in which electricity is generated, distributed, sold, managed, stored, and consumed in the United States. David has wide-ranging experience representing developers of renewable and traditional energy facilities in permitting, siting, interconnection, zoning, property tax and other matters in front of regulatory agencies and courts. David’s multidisciplinary skill set allows him to quickly identify potential legal concerns and design strategies that address these problems before they arise, helping clients to avoid costly disputes in the future.

Concentrations

•Energy
•Regulatory strategies
•Energy litigation
•Renewable energy facility interconnection
•Corporate governance and management
•Public power

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Energy Regulatory Law, 2024-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Energy Energy regulation: electric power, 2023 and 2026
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022
•Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Energy/Oil & Gas,' 2022-2024
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Since 1999

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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David C. Fixler got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Energy 3
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Energy Litigation
    • Renewable Energy
  • Litigation
  • Environmental Law 1
    • Environmental
  • Other 1
    • Electric Power & Utility Regulation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: In precedential proceeding before the Rhode Isl
    Public Utilities Commission, represent owner of first out-of-state solar generating facility to obtain certification as New, Solar Renewable Energy Resource under Rhode Isl
    's Renewable Energy St
    ard.
    Argued
    won case of first impression before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of solar developer. The Court held that st
    alone, large-scale solar energy systems are a protected l
    use in Massachusetts
    that municipal zoning by-laws that purport to prohibit/restrict the size
    location of a large-scale solar energy system in any zoning district will pass legal muster if,
    only if, the zoning regulation is necessary to protect the public health, safety
    welfare. Tracer Lane II Realty, LLC v. Waltham, 489 Mass. 775 (2022).
    Represent clean energy business policy
    innovation organization
    solar developers in precedent setting proceeding before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities allowing for multi-beneficiary cost sharing as an alternative to the historical narrowly tailored Cost Causation Principle.
    Represent Solar
    Storage developers in disputes with electric distribution companies regarding interconnection issues.
    Advise Solar
    Storage developers regarding federal
    state interconnection matters under state
    federal tariffs.
    Advise energy companies regarding participation in ISO-NE energy
    capacity markets.
    Represent clean energy business policy
    innovation organization in Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities proceeding investigating the interconnection of distributed generation in Massachusetts.
    Represented clean energy business policy
    innovation organization in the most recent electric distribution company rate case before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
    Represent large energy facility in connection with property tax appeals before Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board.
    Obtained key regulatory approvals for the three most recent large electric generating facilities in Massachusetts.
    Represented wind developer in Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities review of renewable power sales agreements.
    Represented numerous public power utilities in connection with the termination, liquidation,
    settlement of forward contracts
    similar energy agreements in major bankruptcy matters.
    Defended a large multi-national company in commercial arbitration involving a co-generation power plant
    in commercial arbitration involving the purchase
    installation of a retail store computer system in a chain of department stores.
    Briefed
    argued a case of first impression before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Swirsky v. National Association of Securities Dealers, 124 F.3d 59 (1st Cir. 1997).
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Fixler prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Massachusetts
    Rhode Island
    U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
    U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member of Interconnection Implementation Review Group (IIRG) Established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, 2025-Present
    •Appointed, Siting Practitioner Advisory Group to the Massachusetts Commission on Energy Siting and Infrastructure, 2023-present
    •Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
    •Board of Directors, 2021-Present
    •Executive Committee, 2026-Present
    •Vice President of Programming, 2026-Present
    •Co-Chair, Power Markets Committee, 2019-2025
    •Member, Temple Israel of Sharon, Board of Trustees, 2002-2015
    •Chairman, House Committee, 2002-2006
    2010-2015
    •Member, Town of Sharon Police Chief Screening Committee, 2015 and 2018
    •Member, Town of Sharon Town Administrator Screening Committee, 2014
    •Member, Town of Sharon Finance Committee, 1999-2005
    •Vice Chair, 2004-2005

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Washington University Law School
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Boston University
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    Brooklyn, New York, 1962

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    Yes, David C. Fixler is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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    David C. Fixler is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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    David C. Fixler attended George Washington University Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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