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Day Pitney LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Day Pitney LLP

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For nearly a century, Day Pitney lawyers have been nationally recognized for their Energy and Utilities practice. Representing a diverse group of clients across the nation and around the world, we develop and implement innovative solutions to the complex challenges confronting the energy and utility industries. Our clients include electric, gas and water utilities; debt and equity investors; generators, transmitters and marketers; equipment contractors; and other energy and utility market participants.

Day Pitney's Energy and Utilities lawyers utilize the full range of our firm's resources to meet the diverse needs of our clients. As required, we assemble teams of lawyers with experience in energy development and regulation, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, corporate, tax, finance, antitrust, litigation, real estate, and environmental law.

Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of the energy and utility industries, the regulatory environment in which they operate and their highly competitive landscapes. Our team includes lawyers who have held senior executive positions in the energy industry and in government. Members of the team serve, or have served, as general counsel to the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), special nuclear general counsel to a utility during the time its plants were on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) watch list, and general counsel for two nuclear plants during their decommissioning.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Day Pitney LLP is well-regarded in the power space, with particular expertise in regulatory and FERC matters, frequently representing clients at both state and federal level. The firm offers significant knowledge of market rules, transmission and interconnection issues. It also demonstrates growing capability in FERC natural gas matters where its practitioners represent shippers such as large industrials and municipalities in contested rate proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Day Pitney LLP successfully prosecuted and obtained federal approvals for John Laing's acquisition of 50% of the interest in Pioneer Transmission from Duke Energy.

Strengths

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  • Day Pitney offers excellent representation, effective communication and superb response times.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
  • The team is steeped in knowledge and capability.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
  • In addition to being knowledgeable, the team at Day Pitney was very responsive and a pleasure to work with.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
  • The team are smart, practical and have good business sense.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
  • Day Pitney has strong strategic and communication skills and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDavid T Doot
    Senior StatespeopleDavid T Doot

    David T Doot

    David Doot of Day Pitney LLP is highly regarded for his experience in regulatory matters concerning capacity markets, including advising on disputes and overall strategy.

  • Band 4Joseph H Fagan
    Band 4Joseph H Fagan

    Joseph H Fagan

    Joseph Fagan has capabilities spanning a range of power market matters, including rate, rulemaking and other proceedings before FERC.

    • Joseph is able to provide rational analysis and advice without getting caught in the weeds.

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    • Joseph offers excellent service and knowledge.

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  • Band 4Evan Reese
    Band 4Evan Reese

    Evan Reese

    Evan Reese is sought out for his expert FERC regulatory counsel. He focuses his practice in the power market, regularly representing electric utilities and transmission developers.
  • Band 5Sebastian Lombardi
    Band 5Sebastian Lombardi

    Sebastian Lombardi

    Sebastian Lombardi advises his clients on a range of regulatory matters and frequently appears in FERC proceedings. He has particular expertise representing energy companies active in the New England area.
  • Band 5Valerie Green
    Band 5Valerie Green

    Valerie Green

    Valerie Green assists her clients with a range of FERC matters. She has experience representing a range of industry participants in contested rate cases.
    • Valerie is an exceptional attorney who has both a deep understanding of and a passion for her client's business.

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    • Valerie brings the experience and level-headedness to every interaction to achieve the best outcome possible.

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  • Associates to watchMargaret Czepiel
    Associates to watchMargaret Czepiel

    Margaret Czepiel

    Margaret Czepiel assists in an impressively broad array of FERC matters ranging from rate cases and transactional support, to regulatory compliance mandates.
    • Margaret provides excellent support and knowledge.

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Ranked Individuals at Day Pitney LLP (8)

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    David T Doot

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Joseph H Fagan

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Evan Reese

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Sebastian Lombardi

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Valerie Green

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Margaret Czepiel

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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  • Profile image of Joseph H Fagan

    Joseph H Fagan

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Valerie Green

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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