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USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
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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.
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Porter Wright represents defendant Rice Drilling D LLC, an oil and gas operator, in a lawsuit filed in the Federal District Court, Southern District of Ohio by another oil and gas company, Long Point Energy LLC.
Strengths
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Porter Wright has very good experience and knowledge about our industry and a very good reputation with the courts and judges in the state of Ohio.
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Christopher Baronzzi
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. Chris is an excellent litigator.
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Eric Gallon
Eric Gallon is known for his energy litigation experience. He frequently represents energy, chemical and industrial manufacturing clients in proceedings before the Ohio Supreme Court and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Eric also counsels energy companies on regulatory issues.
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