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Energy: Oil & Gas (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 successfully represented the Williams Companies in defending against a petition for declaratory order filed by Energy Transfer, which asserted that FERC should regulate Williams’ Louisiana Energy Gateway system.

Strengths

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The team is consistently accessible, timely in their communications and proactive in addressing emerging issues

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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Van Ness Feldman's primary distinguishing strength is its unparalleled institutional knowledge of FERC. The team also consistently provide practical, business-oriented solutions that are tailored to our commercial goals.

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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Van Ness Feldman has an excellent ability to handle complex matters.

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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Van Ness Feldman has super knowledgeable, well experienced FERC lawyers. Stand out strength is that they are creative and flexible.

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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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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 consistently thoughtful, proactive and highly responsive - qualities that are especially valuable in the fast-evolving pipeline safety space.

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Joseph Hainline
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Joseph Hainline
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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's deep subject matter expertise in PHMSA regulations and his ability to translate complex engineering and regulatory requirements into practical legal guidance make him a standout in the field.

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Paul Korman
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Paul Korman
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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.

Paul is really good at thinking with business sense.

His legal advice is superb while being cognizant about our commercial desires.

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Douglas Smith
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Douglas Smith
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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
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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.

Michael is responsive to requests and always makes an effort to address issues promptly and thoroughly.

Michael is an excellent legal technician. He is very clear in his communications and extremely responsive.

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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
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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.

Michael’s work is thorough, comprehensive and timely.

Michael Diamond has provided great, timely advice. He has understood complex issues quickly and is a strong drafter.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
Douglas Smith
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Douglas Smith
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Gary Bachman
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Gary Bachman
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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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
5
Michael Diamond
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Energy: PHMSA Specialists
Susan Olenchuk
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Susan Olenchuk
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Band 1
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Joseph Hainline
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Joseph Hainline
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Band 2
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