Ranking tables

Energy: PHMSA Specialists | USA

USA - Nationwide

This table recognizes practitioners with a particular focus on representing clients in front of the US Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Work considered here may concern investigations, enforcement actions, compliance and due dilligence. 

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Joseph Hainline
    Joseph Hainline Van Ness Feldman LLP3 Years Ranked
  2. Brianne K KurdockBabst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.
  3. James CurryBabst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.
  4. Roina RiveraMurchison O’Neill, PLLC
  5. Vince MurchisonMurchison O’Neill, PLLC

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1

  1. Annie Cook
    1
    Annie Cook
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Annie Cook's regulatory practice is focused in the oil and gas space. She is particularly noted for her expertise in pipeline safety matters.
  2. Catherine D Little
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    Catherine D Little
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Catherine Little is well-regarded for her strength in PHSMA matters. She represents clients with oil and gas pipeline and LNG assets.
  3. Susan Olenchuk
    1
    Susan Olenchuk
    Van Ness Feldman LLP
    Van Ness Feldman LLP | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Susan Olenchuk has significant experience in safety, compliance and enforcement issues before FERC and PHMSA.
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Band 2

  1. Joseph Hainline
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    Joseph Hainline
    Van Ness Feldman LLP
    Van Ness Feldman LLP | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Joseph Hainline is a former attorney advisor at PHMSA. He offers capable assistance to pipeline owners across compliance, investigation and enforcement mandates.
  2. Brianne K Kurdock
    Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 2
  3. James Curry
    Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Roina Rivera
    Murchison O’Neill, PLLC | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Vince Murchison
    Murchison O’Neill, PLLC | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Band 2

Associates to watch

  1. Mandi Moroz
    Mandi Moroz
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Energy: PHMSA Specialists
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Mandi Moroz's practice sees her routinely advise clients in a range of PHSMA related regulatory matters.