Bruce Goodman

Bruce Goodman

Environmental Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
46+ years experience
Varnum LLP
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Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700, 333 Bridge Street, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Bio

ce Goodman practices energy law, environmental law, and construction law. His environmental expertise includes air quality permitting work, compliance counseling on air emissions, state and federal enforcement defense issues, and environmental management program development. His energy expertise includes negotiating numerous electric power sales agreements (both for wholesale sellers of energy and for retail consumers of energy) state electric rate cases, developing municipal energy tariffs, and energy project structuring and permitting. He regularly posts to his blog focusing on alternative energy developments in Michigan. Most recently he has been involved in alternative energy projects including various wind energy, biofuels, and solar projects. In the area of construction law, he drafts and negotiates construction contracts for business and public owners with architects, engineers, and contractors, and has been involved in a number of LEED certification projects. Bruce is the author of the Watt's New? Michigan Energy News newsletter and was named a "Thought Leader in Law" for his work with clients in the energy industry. He is the principal organizer for the Ford Energy Lecture series held in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. Bruce gives numerous presentations each year on energy issues, as well as moderating energy panels. He also presents on air quality issues, as well as participating in the Air and Waste Management Association programs, and other trade association programs. In 2008, he worked on two technical workgroups supporting Michigan's Climate Action Council. Bruce is also a founding member of the West Michigan Energy Group. ce Goodman practices energy law, environmental law, and construction law. His environmental expertise includes air quality permitting work, compliance counseling on air emissions, state and federal enforcement defense issues, and environmental management program development. His energy expertise includes negotiating numerous electric power sales agreements (both for wholesale sellers of energy and for retail consumers of energy) state electric rate cases, developing municipal energy tariffs, and energy project structuring and permitting. He regularly posts to his blog focusing on alternative energy developments in Michigan. Most recently he has been involved in alternative energy projects including various wind energy, biofuels, and solar projects. In the area of construction law, he drafts and negotiates construction contracts for business and public owners with architects, engineers, and contractors, and has been involved in a number of LEED certification projects. Bruce is the author of the Watt's New? Michigan Energy News newsletter and was named a "Thought Leader in Law" for his work with clients in the energy industry. He is the principal organizer for the Ford Energy Lecture series held in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. Bruce gives numerous presentations each year on energy issues, as well as moderating energy panels. He also presents on air quality issues, as well as participating in the Air and Waste Management Association programs, and other trade association programs. In 2008, he worked on two technical workgroups supporting Michigan's Climate Action Council. Bruce is also a founding member of the West Michigan Energy Group.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Practice Area: Construction Law
  • Practice Area: Energy Law
  • Practice Area: Utilities Law
  • Thought Leader in Energy Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Wayne State University, MA, graduated 1971
  • Harvard University, BA, graduated 1970

Reviews

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Ashley Anderson

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional with deep expertise in environmental and energy law

Our manufacturing company faced a complex air quality permitting issue with the Michigan DEQ that threatened a major facility expansion. We engaged Bruce Goodman based on his long-standing recognition in environmental law. With 46 years of experience, including his deep knowledge of federal and state emissions regulations, Bruce navigated the process with remarkable efficiency. He provided clear, strategic counsel that not only resolved the permitting hurdles but also identified compliance efficiencies we hadn't considered. His background in both energy and construction law provided a holistic perspective that was invaluable. Bruce is the epitome of a seasoned attorney—his guidance from Varnum LLP was precise, practical, and ultimately saved our project. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

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