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James Barkley

James Barkley

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

Texas

16 years ranked

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)

Texas

10 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Energy Regulatory, Energy Litigation, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Energy Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Pipeline Projects & Regulation, Water Projects & Regulation.

Career

Regulatory proceedings, energy projects, corporate transactions, and litigation focusing on the regulated energy industry. Mr. Barkley's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of energy industry clients in matters before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Railroad Commission. He has represented electric and pipeline companies in rate cases and licensing proceedings and has defended the siting of energy projects in state and federal courts. He counsels power and hydrocarbon clients on a wide range of regulatory and contractual issues with a focus on developing strategies to overcome regulatory and other challenges.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Texas Journal of Oil, Gas & Energy Law, Advisory Board; Institute for Energy Law; Gulf Coast Power Association, Board of Directors.

Publications

Co-editor, Avoiding the Brink: Theory and Practice in Crisis Management (Brassey’s, 1990)

Co-author, Leaders in Crisis: The CSIS Crisis Simulations (CSIS, 1987)

Personal

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1993; B.A. (with honors), history and economics, Baylor University, 1985.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) - Texas

Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Barkley is distinguished in the field for his expertise in both oil and gas side work and electric matters. He is sought after for his leading counsel on ratemaking.
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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) - Texas

Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Barkley is distinguished in the field for his expertise in both oil and gas side work and electric matters. He is sought after for his leading counsel on ratemaking.
Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jim is the dean of Texas electricity regulatory and dispute matters.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)Chambers Guide to the USA

  • Jim is incredibly helpful and responsive. He knows a lot about utility law and the business side. He is a great resource.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)Chambers Guide to the USA

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