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Provided by D Kirk Morgan II
Advises clients on the development, regulation, and operation of natural gas pipeline systems, including projects subject to the Natural Gas Act and the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA). Represents interstate natural gas pipeline companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in certificate proceedings, rate cases, tariff and compliance matters, enforcement investigations, and policy and rulemaking proceedings. Counsels intrastate pipeline operators providing interstate transportation services under Section 311 of the NGPA.
Supports clients throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects, including permitting, commercial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and litigation. Defends projects against challenges brought by landowners, state agencies, competitors, and environmental groups.
Structures and negotiates precedent agreements, capacity leases, and other commercial arrangements. Advises on jurisdictional issues, open seasons, and compliance with FERC’s affiliate Standards of Conduct. Handles both greenfield projects and expansions of existing systems across the United States.
Energy Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD, 2001, magna cum laude; Catholic University of America, BA, 1998, summa cum laude
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Provided by Chambers
Kirk is extremely helpful, has excellent bedside manner and can translate complicated regulatory guidance into business-oriented language.
Kirk is very thoughtful and very pragmatic; he has seen a lot of situations and can bring this to bear.
He provides exceptional regulatory and commercial counsel and is insightful and in touch with legal precedents in his area of expertise.
Kirk is extremely helpful, has excellent bedside manner and can translate complicated regulatory guidance into business-oriented language.
Kirk is very thoughtful and very pragmatic; he has seen a lot of situations and can bring this to bear.
He provides exceptional regulatory and commercial counsel and is insightful and in touch with legal precedents in his area of expertise.