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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) | USA

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As with the Nationwide chapter, state-level Energy sections cover the corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues arising from the energy sector. This includes the regulatory components of M&A and other transactional work as well as pure regulatory work related to the application for licenses and compliance. Contentious matters are also considered here, including enforcement actions, government investigations and rate disputes. These chapters focus on state-level representation, federal-level work is mostly considered in the nationwide chapter.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Rex D VanMiddlesworth
    Rex D VanMiddlesworth O'Melveny & Myers LLP15 Years Ranked
  2. Ron H Moss
    Ron H Moss Winstead PC15 Years Ranked
  3. Casey WrenDuggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
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  1. James Barkley
    James Barkley Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
  2. Katherine L Coleman O'Melveny & Myers LLP11 Years Ranked
  3. Lino Mendiola III
    Lino Mendiola III Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP15 Years Ranked
  4. Phillip G Oldham
    Phillip G Oldham O'Melveny & Myers LLP15 Years Ranked
  5. Kerry McGrathDuggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
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  1. Ann M Coffin
    Ann M Coffin Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
  2. Benjamin B Hallmark
    Benjamin B Hallmark O'Melveny & Myers LLP6 Years Ranked
  3. Catherine Webking Spencer Fane LLP13 Years Ranked
  4. Diana Liebmann
    Diana Liebmann Haynes and Boone, LLP15 Years Ranked
  5. Jaren A Taylor
    Jaren A Taylor Vinson & Elkins LLP8 Years Ranked
  6. Jo Ann Biggs
    Jo Ann Biggs Vinson & Elkins LLP11 Years Ranked
  7. Kirk Rasmussen
    Kirk Rasmussen Jackson Walker LLP9 Years Ranked
  8. Meghan Griffiths
    Meghan Griffiths Jackson Walker LLP9 Years Ranked
  9. Myles Reynolds
    Myles Reynolds Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP9 Years Ranked
  10. Tab Urbantke
    Tab Urbantke Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP6 Years Ranked
  11. Thomas L. BrocatoLloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
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  1. Andrew Kever
    Andrew Kever Butler Snow LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. Bill Moore
    Bill Moore Butler Snow LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. Carl Galant
    Carl Galant McGinnis Lochridge7 Years Ranked
  4. Carrie Collier-Brown
    Carrie Collier-Brown Husch Blackwell LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Chris Reeder
    Chris Reeder Husch Blackwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Juliana Sersen
    Juliana Sersen Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
  7. Marty Hopkins
    Marty Hopkins Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP1 Years Ranked
  8. Michael A Boldt
    Michael A Boldt Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP5 Years Ranked
  9. Michael Tomsu
    Michael Tomsu Vinson & Elkins LLP15 Years Ranked
  10. Stephanie C Sparks
    Stephanie C Sparks Vedder Price5 Years Ranked
  11. Kate NormanNorman Santos Law Firm
  12. Mark SantosNorman Santos Law Firm
  13. Patrick PearsallDuggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
  14. William CoeDuggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
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  1. Alaina M. Zermeno
    Alaina M. Zermeno Husch Blackwell LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Carlos Carrasco
    Carlos Carrasco Haynes and Boone, LLP2 Years Ranked
  3. Eleanor D’Ambrosio Spencer Fane LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Jacob Lawler Holland & Knight LLP2 Years Ranked
  5. Jennifer Littlefield
    Jennifer Littlefield Haynes and Boone, LLP2 Years Ranked
  6. Lauren Freeland
    Lauren Freeland Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Maria Faconti
    Maria Faconti K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
  8. Winston Skinner
    Winston Skinner Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked

  1. Landon Lill
    Landon Lill Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked

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Band 1

  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts L.L.P. has an impressive team of energy attorneys with a strong presence in the Texas electricity market and in the oil and gas space. Regularly called in to handle major matters before the PUCT, as well as advising on compliance with RRC regulations. Handles precedent-setting litigation for a broad client base, including trade associations and utilities. Also acts for a number of notable oil and gas companies. Able to draw upon specialists in areas such as tax, environment and real estate, enabling thorough client representation.
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  2. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is noted for its expertise across all aspects of the electricity market. Acts for a broad range of clients, advising on areas such as internal compliance policies, certification and enforcement proceedings, rate restructurings and complaint proceedings. Members frequently appear before regulatory agencies and courts, including the RRC.
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  3. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP is sought after for its expertise across a range of energy regulatory matters. The team has significant strength representing clients before the PUC, ERCOT and the Railroad Commission of Texas. The team is highly capable in litigation, including rate cases and administrative rulemakings, which is complemented by its expert regulatory counsel on large transactions and developments in the power and renewables space.
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  4. Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    2
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ably represents utilities and other power sector clients across a variety of regulatory proceedings including rate cases, permitting and enforcement actions. Regularly appears before the PUCT and other administrative bodies.
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  2. Jackson Walker LLP
    2
    Jackson Walker LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Jackson Walker LLP has experience across the full range of regulatory and litigation matters involving the electricity and oil and gas market. Frequently appears in complex PUCT and ERCOT proceedings, as well as advising on regulatory concerns arising in transactions. Regularly provides due diligence support and state regulatory counsel to financing parties and project developers in power project development. Acts for transmission, generation and renewable energy clients, among others.

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  3. Vinson & Elkins LLP
    2
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins LLP is a well-established group of practitioners, fielding a wealth of experience in regulatory compliance and administrative proceedings involving the electricity market. Frequently appears before bodies such as FERC, the RRC and the PUCT on behalf of its broad client base. Areas of focus include electric power generation and transmission-related matters, including obtaining approval for transmission line construction. Also has experience with regulatory concerns involving natural gas and oil companies. Clients include regional and national transmission companies and other notable energy groups.
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Band 3

  1. Haynes and Boone, LLP
    3
    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone, LLP has an expert team of lawyers offering an in-depth service to clients across regulatory and litigation matters in the electricity sector, including issues arising from transactions. Maintains a high profile for its industry advocacy before regulatory bodies, with recent engagements including ERCOT and PUCT proceedings. The firm is known for its representation of rural cooperative utilities and renewable generation owners.
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  2. Holland & Knight LLP
    3
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Holland & Knight LLP attorneys have experience representing clients before the PUC. The team offers strength representing clients seeking regulatory approvals for developments and transactions regarding assets such as transmission lines and electricity generating plants.
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  3. Husch Blackwell LLP
    3
    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Husch Blackwell LLP is regularly engaged for its expertise in energy regulatory matters in Texas. The team regularly appears in regulatory proceedings before ERCOT and the PUC. It possesses additional strength advising on policy compliance.
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  4. Spencer Fane LLP
    3
    Spencer Fane LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Spencer Fane LLP attorneys are experienced in representing electric utility providers before regulatory bodies, including the PUCT and ERCOT on a range of regulatory enforcement and permitting matters. It also handles regulatory compliance, operational counsel and litigation in Texas courts.

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  5. Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
    2025 | Band 3
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