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Michael Mager

Michael Mager

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Mike has been practicing energy law for over 30 years. Much of his practice involves assisting businesses and institutions in lowering their energy-related costs in a variety of ways. On behalf of clients, Mike engages in: administrative proceedings involving energy rates and regulatory policies; the development of wholesale electricity market rules; certification and related proceedings, including those involving the construction and/or the operation of electric generation and gas distribution facilities and the formation of utilities; customer disputes with energy service providers, including utilities; and energy-related transactions, including the procurement of competitively-priced electricity and natural gas supplies.

Mike is a prominent representative of large energy consumers throughout New York and practices extensively before the New York State Public Service Commission, the New York Independent System Operator, the New York State Reliability Council (which he previously served as Chair), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Professional Memberships

New York State Bar Association

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market - New York

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Individual Editorial
Michael Mager offers clients experienced representation in rate cases before the PSC.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a great communicator and very knowledgeable of the regulated utility markets. We are in good hands with Michael.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric MarketChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael Mager is an outstanding attorney who values relationships, and doing things right. His work product is always outstanding, and his influence is well accepted because of his interpersonal skills.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric MarketChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Couch White, LLP (13)

New York

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    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Amanda De Vito Trinsey

    Head of Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Jay Goodman

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Kevin Lang

    Head of Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Michael Mager

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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New York: Upstate

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