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Balch & Bingham LLP

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

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Balch & Bingham LLP

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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) - Texas

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham offers a trusted team of energy and public utilities experts representing clients across the full spectrum of electricity and oil and gas matters before bodies such as the PUCT and RRC. Its extensive regulatory capabilities see it advise multiple pipeline companies across the state as well as marquee electricity players, acting on contested proceedings, regulatory compliance and investigations.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJames E Mann
    Senior StatespeopleJames E Mann

    James E Mann

    James Mann has considerable experience handling complex pipeline matters for upstream, midstream and downstream companies.

    • James Mann is a legend in our industry.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
    • James Mann has been considered a truly outstanding lawyer in the practice for many years.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
  • Band 1Kerry McGrath
    Band 1Kerry McGrath

    Kerry McGrath

    Kerry McGrath represents electric utilities in a plethora of regulatory proceedings before the PUCT. He is particularly knowledgeable of issues affecting clients in the transmission space, with considerable expertise in certification cases.
    • Kerry is a trusted resource.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
  • Band 3Patrick Pearsall
    Band 3Patrick Pearsall

    Patrick Pearsall

    Patrick Pearsall has experience representing electric utilities in base rate and cost recovery matters. He also handles various PUCT applications and other regulatory concerns.
  • Band 3William Coe
    Band 3William Coe

    William Coe

    William Coe handles PUCT proceedings including cost recovery actions, rate cases and certification work on behalf of electric utilities.

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