Eric Watt Wiechmann
Mccarter & English, LLP | Mccarter & English, • Hartford, CT
Energy UtilitiesEnergyPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(860) 791-9735
Address
185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103-3408, US
Professional
About
Eric Watt Wiechmann is a seasoned energy attorney with more than 50 years of legal experience advising clients on complex matters in the evolving energy sector. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he is a member of McCarter & English, LLP, where he brings deep insight, practical judgment, and a long-term perspective to energy-related legal challenges. His practice is grounded in a thorough understanding of the regulatory, transactional, and operational issues that can shape the success of energy businesses and projects. Over the course of his career, Mr. Wiechmann has developed a reputation for delivering clear, strategic counsel tailored to the needs of clients navigating a highly regulated and rapidly changing industry. He understands the importance of aligning legal strategy with business goals, and he approaches each matter with attention to detail, responsiveness, and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions. His experience allows him to anticipate challenges, identify workable solutions, and support clients in managing risk while pursuing growth and opportunity. Clients seeking an experienced energy lawyer in Hartford turn to Eric Watt Wiechmann for dependable guidance and a practical, solutions-oriented approach. His extensive background and steady counsel make him a valuable resource for organizations looking for trusted legal support in the energy field.
About Energy Utilities Law
Energy and utilities attorneys advise companies in the energy sector on regulatory compliance, transactions, and disputes. Common matters include regulatory compliance, energy transactions, utility disputes, renewable energy.
Credentials
Education
1974 Cornell Law School J.D., 1970 Hamilton College B.A.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Loving Civil Rights Award, Connecticut Fair Housing Center 2005 A.V. Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 1996 recognized, Who's Who in America
Publications
2016 Practical Law Subjects for Trial Counsel to Discuss with the Client About Mediation Checklist 2016 Practical Law Questions For In-House Counsel To Ask Litigation Counsel About Mediation Checklist 2015 Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation Ten Pillars to a Productive Mediation: An Attorney’s Guide 2014 Connecticut Law Tribune The Pillars of a Productive Mediation
Associations
2011 - Present American Bar Foundation Life Fellow 2010 - Present International Center for the Prevention and Resolution of Disputes Distinguished Neutral 2002 - Present International Society of Barristers Fellow 2001 - Present American Arbitration Association Neutral National Ciommercial, Energy and Complex Dispute Panels 1996 - Present Connecticut Bar Foundation Life Fellow
Speaking
2015 How In-House Counsel Can Drive More Effective Results Mediating the Complex Case 2013 Mediation – Early and Often In-House Counsel Lecture 2009 Terralex Managing Partner Round Table Terralex Managing Partner Round Table
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Updated: Jul 14, 2026