Originally published in MaineBiz on November 20, 2012.

When Pat Scully takes over leadership of Portland law firm Bernstein Shur at the beginning of 2014, it will have been 30 years since he first stepped in the door as a summer clerk in 1983.

After nearly three decades at the firm, Scully made a name for himself in the realm of municipal and energy law, representing energy companies like Statoil on offshore wind projects in the state.

For the past 20 years, Scully has been involved in management of the firm and led its municipal and governmental services practice group. He was named CEO by the firm's board of directors and confirmed by the partners, and will assume the role Jan. 1, 2014.

Scully talked this week with Mainebiz to discuss law, legacy and the future of Bernstein Shur. An edited transcript follows...

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