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

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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)
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 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. Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
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    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 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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  2. McGinnis Lochridge
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

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    Davis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C.
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC has a robust group that assists oil and gas clients in Texas with the full range of regulatory advice. The team represents clients before the Railroad Commission and in matters concerning the General Land Office.

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  2. Jackson Walker LLP
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    Jackson Walker LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 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. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
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    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Troutman Pepper Locke is highlighted for its representation of midstream pipeline companies in proceedings before the Texas Railroad Commission with a particular focus in rate and tariff issues including transportation tariff development. The team also advises on regulatory due diligence and compliance.

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  4. McElroy, Sullivan & Miller LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2026 | Band 3
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