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M Stanford Blanton

M Stanford Blanton

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Energy

Nuclear Energy

Federal Public Policy & Government Relations

Career

Stan Blanton focuses his practice on the regulatory, licensing, and commercial issues that arise in the development, operation, and sale of electric generating facilities, particularly nuclear power plants. He counsels electric utility companies, suppliers of nuclear fuel and components, and investors in electric generating facilities. He frequently appears before the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions, United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeal, and United States Court of Federal Claims.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Foundation, Life Fellow

American Bar Association, Section on Infrastructure and Regulated Industries, Nuclear Energy Law Committee, Chairman (2009-2016), Vice Chair (2002-2009; 2016-present)

American Bar Association, Business Torts Committee, Subcommittee on Jury Instructions

Nuclear Energy Institute, Lawyers Committee, Chairman (2002-2006)

Key sectors

Energy and Utilities

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Stanford Blanton is a go-to counsel for owners and operators seeking expert advice on the full gamut of agency-facing, general regulatory and commercial matters across the nuclear sector.

Strengths

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  • Stan anticipates issues before they become a problem. He is also great at negotiating and finding a solution which is in his clients best interests.

    Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Stan has a wealth of knowledge on all things nuclear.

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

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