Energy & Natural Resources
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 1
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(503) 595-3924About
Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
- Assisted in drafting and implementing state law governing removal of hydro project.
- Represented Idaho Power Company in Rate Cases before the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
- Represented T-Mobile in successful request for designation as Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.
- Represented clients at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in matters involving the Northwester Power Act.
- Advised utilities on rate matters, including general rate cases and annual power cost updates, in Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
- Advised telecommunications companies on matters related to eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
Chambers Review
McDowell Rackner & Gibson is an accomplished energy boutique with significant experience acting before regulatory commissions and advising clients on resource development. The firm counts a number of major energy companies among its clients.
Work Highlights
- McDowell Rackner & Gibson advised Idaho Power Company as lead counsel in the administrative process regarding the company's application for a site certificate for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MRG provided quality legal services on complex regulatory matters."
"MRG provided quality legal services on complex regulatory matters."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Lowney is well equipped to advise clients on matters pertaining to energy law, providing them with advice on regulatory compliance and litigation.
"Adam Lowney provides excellent legal services on a consistent basis. He deeply understands our wishes as a client and represents our interests with confidence."
Katherine McDowell offers impressive experience in the representation of energy and utility companies in regulatory matters before state commissions.
Lisa Rackner regularly appears at the Oregon PUC and offers regulatory advice to natural gas and electric utilities.
"Lisa Rackner provides excellent legal services and is extraordinarily well regarded by regulators."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
Oregon
Members
Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
Adam Lowney
Jocelyn Pease
Jordan Schoonover
Lisa Hardie
Lynne Dzubow
Skylar Sumner
Clients
Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
Cascade Natural Gas
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc.
Guam Power Authority
Idaho Power
NW Natural
PacifiCorp
Portland General Electric
Southeast Alaska Power Agency
T-Mobile
Western Power Pool
Industries
Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
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Environmental Law
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