About

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Vorys has a long history in energy development and its regulation in Ohio and the broader Appalachian Basin. We have counseled—and continue to counsel—clients in all types of energy related matters, including conventional and unconventional oil and gas development, renewable energy generation, traditional electric generation, biomass generation and public utility proceedings. That experience, coupled with our ability to call on firm attorneys across the spectrum of law, enables us to advise clients on all types of regulatory and transactional work related to the energy space, from simple leasing and well-field service contracts to sophisticated financing and purchase sale agreements and the permitting of electric generation facilities.

We are also well versed when it comes to helping our energy clients navigate the dispute resolution processes involved when disagreements arise or litigation is necessary to protect our clients’ interests. Our energy attorneys routinely appear before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitration panels on significant oil and gas matters (including class action royalty litigation and lease disputes) and electric and renewable energy matters (including utility rate litigation and utility-scale solar and wind farm permit hearings).

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ohio

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What the Team is Known For

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP focuses on natural resources matters for Ohio-based and national clients and is particularly noted for its strengths in the energy and oil and gas industries. It enjoys a fine reputation for its counsel on regulatory matters, permitting and compliance with federal and state law, and possesses significant litigation experience, including disputes concerning gas purchase contracts and drilling and operating agreements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregory Russell
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Gregory Russell
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Gregory Russell is well regarded for oil and gas matters, particularly for both state and federal regulatory compliance. His clients include producers and pipeline operators.

Russell is great at navigating complex issues and stays abreast with what is happening in Ohio and on the federal level. He keeps me abreast of all changes and what we need to be prepared for.

Gregory has delivered an excellent level of service to address all our needs and requests.

Michael Settineri
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Michael Settineri
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Michael Settineri leads the firm's utilities and renewables practice group. He is known for his able handling of PUCO mandates on behalf of a variety of clients including electric utilities, natural gas pipeline owners and renewable project developers. Settineri also acts on behalf of clients at the Ohio Supreme Court.

Michael is always up to the task, communicates well and proactively organizes meetings to discuss ongoing issues and ensure our needs are met.

Timothy B McGranor
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Timothy B McGranor
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Timothy B McGranor is an experienced energy lawyer based in Columbus who regularly assists oil and gas clients in litigation in state and federal courts across Ohio.
Ilya Batikov
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Ilya Batikov
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Ilya Batikov's oil and gas litigation practice is greatly valued by his clients. He regularly appears in civil proceedings and in front of the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission.

Ilya is great at jumping in and distilling matters down.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources

Gregory Russell
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Gregory Russell
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Michael Settineri
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Michael Settineri
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Timothy B McGranor
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Timothy B McGranor
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Ilya Batikov
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Ilya Batikov
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