Norris McLaughlin Bolsters Public Utility Practice with Two Seasoned…

Event summary

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. added Martin C. Rothfelder and Bradford M. Stern to its Public Utilities, Telecommunications, and Energy practice in June 2026.
Rothfelder, with over 30 years of experience, joins as a member, while Stern, with over 35 years of experience, joins as Of Counsel.
Both attorneys have extensive backgrounds in regulatory, transactional, legislative, and litigation matters across multiple utility sectors.
Rothfelder has represented clients in over 100 utility base rate cases and played key roles in major infrastructure initiatives like PSE&G's Energy Strong and Gas System Modernization Programs.

The big picture

The hiring of Rothfelder and Stern significantly strengthens Norris McLaughlin's public utility practice, enhancing its capabilities in regulatory, transactional, legislative, and litigation matters. This move comes at a time when the energy and utility sectors are undergoing significant regulatory changes and infrastructure investments, positioning the firm to better serve clients in these dynamic industries. The addition of these attorneys underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its expertise in key sectors.

What we're watching

Regulatory Influence: How Rothfelder and Stern's deep regulatory experience will impact Norris McLaughlin's ability to navigate complex utility and energy cases.
Client Acquisition: Whether the addition of these seasoned attorneys will attract more Fortune 500 corporations and middle-market companies to the firm.
Industry Trends: The pace at which Norris McLaughlin can leverage this expertise to stay ahead of evolving energy and utility sector regulations.