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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Van Ness Feldman LLP is an impressive group that specializes in assisting energy clients with the full range of power and oil and gas regulatory matters. It is well-regarded for work on gas pipeline siting, FERC litigation and LNG work, and offering strong capability in pipeline rate cases. The firm possesses a considerable pipeline safety practice focusing on regulatory compliance and enforcement. It is frequently retained on transmission rate, reliability and efficiency matters. The firm is also active on hydroelectric power matters, with particular expertise in relicensing. It is further noted for extensive capabilities in energy-related environmental and PHMSA issues.

Work Highlights

  • Van Ness Feldman LLP represented Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company before FERC, federal and state agencies with respect to the development of multiple natural gas pipeline expansion projects throughout the United States.

Strengths

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The team are very responsive, have a very specialized regulatory expertise and the benefit of in-house experience.

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Van Ness has excellent attorneys who are always responsive, great to work with and know the answers off the top of their head in a very specialized areas of law.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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The firm is able to handle very complex matters and has very seasoned lawyers.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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Van Ness has very strong federal process knowledge and experience. They are well staffed and has vast experience which allows them to tackle complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian D O'Neill
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Brian D O'Neill
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Senior Statespeople
Brian O'Neill has a long history of managing a vast array of FERC and DOE proceedings relating to pipelines, including certification and expansion. His recent experience includes handling Natural Gas Act violations.
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Lawrence G Acker
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Lawrence G Acker
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Senior Statespeople
Lawrence Acker has considerable expertise in advising natural gas distributors, power marketers and electric utility operators on a range of issues including regulatory compliance and project relicensing.
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Susan Olenchuk
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Susan Olenchuk
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Band 1
Susan Olenchuk has significant experience in safety, compliance and enforcement issues before FERC and PHMSA.

Susan is a very seasoned practitioner and can give great insights on the PHSMA model and how to work with regulators. She is a go-to and seen as a resource for all pipeline related questions.

Susan has an encyclopedic knowledge.

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Joseph Hainline
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Joseph Hainline
2
Band 2
Joseph Hainline is a former attorney advisor at PHMSA. He offers capable assistance to pipeline owners across compliance, investigation and enforcement mandates.

Joseph is an invaluable asset in terms of PHSMA expertise.

I have been very impressed with his knowledge. He has a very practical sense about him which is helpful in developing solutions.

Joseph has great knowledge of the agency.

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Paul Korman
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Paul Korman
2
Band 2
Paul Korman assists pipeline operators with a broad spectrum of regulatory disputes and issues, including seeking approval for commercial transactions and pipeline expansion.
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Douglas Smith
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Douglas Smith
3
Band 3
Douglas Smith leverages his experience at FERC and the DOE to advise clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before those agencies.
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Michael Pincus
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Michael Pincus
4
Band 4
Michael Pincus is noted for his representation of pipelines before FERC and other state agencies. His experience includes project certification and environmental permits, as well as investigations and rate cases.
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Gary Bachman
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Gary Bachman
5
Band 5
Gary Bachman focuses his robust regulatory practice on hydroelectric sector matters, frequently advising on regulatory approvals, power sales contracts and interconnection arrangements.
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Michael Diamond
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Michael Diamond
5
Band 5
Michael Diamond is active on behalf of natural gas pipeline owners in a range of FERC proceedings including approvals for infrastructure and rate cases.
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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
Lawrence G Acker
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Lawrence G Acker
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Senior Statespeople
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Douglas Smith
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Douglas Smith
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Gary Bachman
5
Gary Bachman
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Band 5
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Brian D O'Neill
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Brian D O'Neill
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Senior Statespeople
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Lawrence G Acker
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Lawrence G Acker
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Senior Statespeople
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Paul Korman
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Paul Korman
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Michael Pincus
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Michael Pincus
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Michael Diamond
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Michael Diamond
5
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Energy: PHMSA Specialists
Susan Olenchuk
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Susan Olenchuk
1
Band 1
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Joseph Hainline
2
Joseph Hainline
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Band 2
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