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Energy & Natural Resources - Mississippi

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What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham 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

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  • Balch & Bingham represented Mississippi Power Company in developing a Solar for Schools program that allows solar developers to partner with Mississippi Power and public K-12 school districts to deliver solar energy to participating schools.

Strengths

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"Balch is exemplary on complex and sophisticated matters in Mississippi. Its understanding of the regulatory environment in Mississippi is second to none."

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"I have high praise for the team and its ability to pull subject matter expertise together through its firm."

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"Balch continues to be the premier firm representing energy companies in Mississippi."

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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.

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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.

"He is our go-to person for all our regulatory needs."

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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.

"He is the most knowledgeable and intelligent attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with."

"Leo is one of the best regulatory attorneys I have worked with - his legal knowledge and understanding of political and policy implications in Mississippi are second to none."

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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.

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Ben H Stone
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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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