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).
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Vorys Sater, Seymour and Pease represented Constellation NewEnergy before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in connection to AES Ohio's electric security plan proceeding.
Strengths
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"Vorys' lawyers are very in tune with the happenings of the oil and gas industry in Ohio."
"Vorys' work is spot-on in difficult, complicated cases often involving issues of first impression."
"Vorys frequently has the right attorney with right experience to advise on a matter."
"Vorys' lawyers are very in tune with the happenings of the oil and gas industry in Ohio."
"Vorys' work is spot-on in difficult, complicated cases often involving issues of first impression."
"Vorys frequently has the right attorney with right experience to advise on a matter."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Gregory Russell is a leader and a respected member of the oil and gas bar."
"Gregory is incredibly smart on his practice issues and he has an ability to relate to clients and speak 'non-lawyer'."
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 Settineri is very knowledgeable."
"Michael Settineri is a thoughtful and meticulous attorney."
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.
"Tim is a go-to lawyer for oil and gas litigation in Ohio. His briefs are always well done and his advocacy is on-point."
"A go-to litigator for all Ohio oil and gas cases."
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