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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) | USA

Texas

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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Brian R Sullivan, P.E.McElroy, Sullivan & Miller LLP
  2. James E MannDuggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
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Band 1

  1. Ann M Coffin
    Ann M Coffin Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
  2. James Barkley
    James Barkley Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
  3. John K Arnold
    John K Arnold Troutman Pepper Locke LLP14 Years Ranked
  4. Tim George
    Tim George McGinnis Lochridge15 Years Ranked
  5. David JacksonJackson Sjoberg, L.L.P.
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Band 2

  1. Amy Baird
    Amy Baird Jackson Walker LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Davin McGinnis
    Davin McGinnis Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Mark Hanna Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Ana Maria MarslandDavis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C.
  5. Kate NormanNorman Santos Law Firm
  6. Kelli KenneyMcElroy, Sullivan & Miller LLP
  7. Matthew SjobergJackson Sjoberg, L.L.P.
  8. Rob HargroveDavis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C.
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Up and Coming

  1. Winston Skinner
    Winston Skinner Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked

Associates to watch

  1. Patrick Leahy
    Patrick Leahy Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked

All Departments profiles

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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 (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 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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Band 2

  1. McGinnis Lochridge
    2
    McGinnis Lochridge
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    McGinnis Lochridge offers deep-rooted expertise in the oil and gas industry, acting on behalf of a range of major international companies and individual landowners. Notable upstream and midstream regulatory expertise complemented by significant experience in administrative and court proceedings involving matters such as disputes over operating agreements, lease covenants and royalty pricing. Also equipped to handle disputes relating to environmental damage and mineral title ownership, among other contentious matters.
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  2. Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    2
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP has broad-based litigation and regulatory compliance expertise in the oil and gas arena. Regularly appears before the RRC, acting for clients in matters such as regulatory issues surrounding natural resource exploration and processing, and royalty claims. Also has notable courtroom experience, often leading disputes arising from upstream E&P activities.
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Band 3

  1. Jackson Walker LLP
    3
    Jackson Walker LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 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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  2. Davis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C.
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 3
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  3. McElroy, Sullivan & Miller LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2025 | Band 3
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