Alfred E. Al Smith,

Alfred E. Al Smith,

Environmental Law

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New Haven, Connecticut
39+ years experience
Harris Beach Murtha
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One Century Tower, 265 Church Street, 9th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
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Bio

Alfred, of counsel at Harris Beach Murtha, is a former managing partner of Murtha Cullina, prior to its combination with Harris Beach, and also served as chair of the Regulatory practice.Al practices in the areas of environmental and municipal law. He has extensive experience in all areas of environmental law. He regularly advises clients with respect to regulatory compliance issues and in connection with environmental issues associated with real estate and corporate transactions.Al has written and spoken on many environmental law issues, including the impact of bankruptcy proceedings, fiduciary liability under environmental laws, employee and community “right-to-know,” air quality and brownfields redevelopment.He regularly counsels municipal clients in matters ranging from governance to finance and land use. He also has devoted substantial time in representing clients in the development, permitting and operation of energy generating facilities, including those using fossil fuels, refuse and renewable sources. Al is a former adjunct professor at the University of New Haven Graduate School, where he taught environmental law.Al is the Town Attorney for Avon. He has served as a member of the Town Plan and Zoning Commission of the Town of Woodbridge, and was Chair of the Charter Revision Commission. Alfred, of counsel at Harris Beach Murtha, is a former managing partner of Murtha Cullina, prior to its combination with Harris Beach, and also served as chair of the Regulatory practice. Al practices in the areas of environmental and municipal law. He has extensive experience in all areas of environmental law. He regularly advises clients with respect to regulatory compliance issues and in connection with environmental issues associated with real estate and corporate transactions. Al has written and spoken on many environmental law issues, including the impact of bankruptcy proceedings, fiduciary liability under environmental laws, employee and community “right-to-know,” air quality and brownfields redevelopment. He regularly counsels municipal clients in matters ranging from governance to finance and land use. He also has devoted substantial time in representing clients in the development, permitting and operation of energy generating facilities, including those using fossil fuels, refuse and renewable sources. Al is a former adjunct professor at the University of New Haven Graduate School, where he taught environmental law. Al is the Town Attorney for Avon. He has served as a member of the Town Plan and Zoning Commission of the Town of Woodbridge, and was Chair of the Charter Revision Commission.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, New Haven (2025)
  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Recognized: Municipal Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997

Education

  • University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 1986

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