Lee D. Hoffman, who was elected chairman of law firm Pullman & Comley on Sept. 19, 2022, has established himself as one of the top energy attorneys in the state.
Hoffman represents Albany, New York-based Key Capture Energy, which plans to build eight utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Connecticut by 2026. They are the first such projects in the state and will help facilitate Connecticut’s transition to carbon-free energy by 2040.
Battery energy storage allows energy produced by intermittent clean-energy sources, such as solar and wind, to be stored and dispatched to the electric grid when needed.
Hoffman joined Pullman in July 2003, and has been a member of the executive committee since 2013. Until recently, he was co-chair of the firm’s real estate, energy, environmental and land-use department.
Hoffman’s practice has been focused on energy projects, environmental regulatory requirements and brownfield redevelopment.
As Pullman’s leader, Hoffman said one of his priorities is to grow the firm, both in terms of its footprint and roster of attorneys. Recently, he has overseen the expansion of existing practices and the addition of new ones in response to market opportunities and clients’ needs.
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In 2023, Pullman launched a new hospitality law group and added two attorneys who serve as its chair and vice chair.
The firm has received accolades under his leadership.
In November 2023, “Best Lawyers” included Pullman on its 2024 Best Law Firms list. Twenty-two Pullman practice areas received Tier 1 rankings in the Hartford and/or Stamford regions for the second consecutive year.
Pullman has Connecticut offices in Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Westport, in addition to three out of state in Wakefield, Rhode Island; Springfield, Massachusetts; and White Plains, New York.