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What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham LLP is recognized as one of the market leaders in Mississippi, maintaining a strong presence in energy-related transactions. The firm's clients include national electric, gas, water and sewer utilities. The team has experience acting for major pipelines on routing issues and in litigation, and is equipped to provide counsel on oil and gas transactional matters as well as regulatory work.

Work Highlights

  • Balch & Bingham represented Windstream in seeking approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission to transfer indirect control of Windstream licensees to a newly formed entity as part of a contemplated merger.

Strengths

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Balch & Bigham understands the energy environment in the state and region extremely well. The firm has a sophisticated but commonsense approach.

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Balch has deep, accurate experience with local regulations and regulators.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben H Stone
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Ben H Stone
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Ben Stone has extensive experience in the energy sector and is extremely knowledgeable of issues facing utility clients.

Ben is a senior lawyer with deep relationships.

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Ricky Cox
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Ricky Cox
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Ricky Cox is a well-known practitioner commended for his work in the electric utility space. Cox handles litigation, regulatory proceedings and transactional mandates, and is a familiar face at the Mississippi Public Service Commission. He also advises on FERC matters.

Ricky's communication is always clear and timely, and his level of expertise in our industry is unmatched.

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Leo Manuel
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Leo Manuel
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Leo Manuel has a strong reputation for his work in civil litigation, representing a wide variety of clients, especially those operating in the public utilities sector.

Leo is knowledgeable and provides a high level of support and service. He demonstrates a superior level of awareness of issues that may impact our business.

He is always responsive, helpful and provides sophisticated advice.

Leo is one of the best utility regulatory attorneys in the United States.

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William L Smith, Sr.
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William L Smith, Sr.
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William Smith stands out for his abilities as a litigator. He is active in representing clients from the energy sector before the federal courts, as well as before the Mississippi Public Service Commission.

William is a top-notch litigator.

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Ben H Stone
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Ricky Cox
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Ricky Cox
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Leo Manuel
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Leo Manuel
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William L Smith, Sr.
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William L Smith, Sr.
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