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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
CBL Energy Law PLLC is an oil regulatory boutique firm comprising a number of highly experienced practitioners. It excels in pipeline work, predominantly on the liquids transportation side. The firm offers pipeline owners a fantastically deep understanding of how best to manage FERC and state regulatory issues. It is noted for its excellent capability in pipeline ratemaking and appellate matters before the DC Circuit. The firm continues to develop a strong natural gas pipeline offering, acting in both interstate and intrastate regulatory matters.
Strengths
CBL is very well-versed at FERC and is able to quickly answer any questions you may have. CBL goes above and beyond to help you with a matter and quickly respond to any request.
Work Highlights
CBL Energy Law PLLC represented the Designated Carriers in proceedings before FERC and DC Circuit regarding the calculation of FERC's index level for the five-year period through June 30, 2026.
Notable practitioners
Charles Caldwell has considerable experience representing pipeline owners in a wide range of FERC proceedings, particularly those concerning tariffs and rates of return as well as advising on related appeals.
Elizabeth Kohlhausen has considerable experience advising liquid pipeline owners and operators on regulatory compliance and FERC proceedings, including rate cases.
Elizabeth is a wonderful lawyer and is great at understanding issues that you are facing from a business point of view. She is good at tackling complicated issues.
Deborah Repman has notable experience handling a range of liquids pipeline matters, including disputes over tariffs, rates and federal rulemaking.
Debbie Repman is incredible to work with and is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She can handle extremely complicated matters and is a great advocate.
Sabina Walia is recognized for her representation of natural gas pipeline owners in a variety of tariff proceedings and FERC certification issues.