Energy & Natural Resources
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 2
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Provided by Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Our attorneys understand both the history and the future of the energy sector and work with clients to evaluate opportunities, address challenges and ensure optimal business outcomes. We have represented most of the major electric and gas utilities in Ohio for decades, in all aspects of their businesses including rate cases, pricing requirements and entry into competitive markets. Our team also represents energy clients in complex litigation and regulatory proceedings, and helps to minimize the cost of the discovery process.
Whether facing challenges from municipalities, advocacy groups or consumers, we help form and implement effective strategies for progress. From eminent domain action, to property tax disputes concerning valuation of gas in storage, to creation and transfer of mineral interests, we help our clients address their greatest energy concerns. Our lawyers have earned a reputation for experience, creativity and professionalism, and Porter Wright has been named a “Recommended firm for Utilities” by clients in BTI’s 2017 Industry Power Rankings.
Chambers Review
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP offers broad capability in the energy sector. The firm routinely represents oil and gas production and distribution clients in litigation surrounding leases, royalties and titles. The team impresses further in the realm of energy transactions and project development. The deep bench of the group also features practitioners experienced in utility regulatory litigation and coal and mineral rights issues.
Work Highlights
- Porter Wright Morris & Arthur defended Rice Drilling D against allegations from Long Point Energy that the defendant had oil and gas without a lease or permission.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Porter Wright Morris has a strong stable of capable lawyers."
"The team at Porter Wright Morris does an excellent job of staying current with case law and I am more than satisfied with the level of service it has provided."
"Porter Wright Morris has a strong stable of capable lawyers."
"The team at Porter Wright Morris does an excellent job of staying current with case law and I am more than satisfied with the level of service it has provided."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Baronzzi is a multi-disciplinary energy practitioner capable of handling a variety of matters relating to the oil and gas industry. Baronzzi features on litigation concerning leases, royalties and the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act alongside transactional matters such as lease sales.
"Christopher Baronzzi is responsive, knowledgeable and dedicated to his client."