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James D Seegers

James D Seegers

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jay advises natural gas and liquids pipeline and storage clients on various complex regulatory issues, regulatory compliance matters, and federal energy policy trends. He also focuses on administrative litigation, representing regulated pipelines and storage companies before various federal and state agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in rate cases, certificate proceedings, complaint proceedings and audit and investigation matters. Jay advises clients regarding the jurisdictional and regulatory landscape for energy asset mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business combinations. He also counsels clients regarding contracting for the transportation, purchase and sale of energy commodities.

Career

Partner since 2002.

Professional Memberships

Energy Bar Association; American Bar Association.

Personal

South Texas College of Law, JD 1993; Southern Methodist University, BBA 1985.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
James Seegers has considerable expertise in regulatory issues surrounding the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines.

Strengths

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  • He has a really deep breadth of natural gas regulatory knowledge.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • James has an incredible fountain of knowledge of his specialty.

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

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