Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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.

"Brian has gravitas and decades of experience."

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.

Susan Olenchuk has significant experience in safety, compliance and enforcement issues before FERC and PHMSA.

"Susan Olenchuk has deep knowledge of pipeline safety issues."

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

Paul Korman assists pipeline operators with a broad spectrum of regulatory disputes and issues, including seeking approval for commercial transactions and pipeline expansion.

"Paul Korman has a wealth of knowledge of the industry."

Douglas Smith leverages his experience at FERC and the DOE to advise clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before those agencies.

"Douglas is quick to grasp key issues and he is very helpful and concise to work with."

Gary Bachman focuses his robust regulatory practice on hydroelectric sector matters, frequently advising on regulatory approvals, power sales contracts and interconnection arrangements.

"Gary is very knowledgeable and provides excellent service."

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 fantastic on the certificate side. He is thorough."

"He has excellent contacts within FERC."

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 Diamond is very responsive and he knows his subject matter thoroughly."