About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ohio

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What the Team is Known For

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 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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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Baronzzi
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Christopher Baronzzi
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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
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources

Christopher Baronzzi
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Christopher Baronzzi
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Eric Gallon
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