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John W. Bentine, Partner
614.334.6121
jbentine@cwslaw.com
Practice Concentration
Practices in the areas of electric, natural gas, communications and water/wastewater industries, local government law, and related litigation.
Achievements and Awards
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America - Communications Law, Energy Law, Municipal Law, Oil & Gas Law and Water Law |
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Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Public Utility Law |
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Managing Partner of Chester Willcox & Saxbe, LLP and named one of Columbus law firm's top managing partners by Columbus CEO Magazine in its 2005 Best CEO's issue |
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Has over 25 years experience before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and various federal and other states’ regulatory commissions, as well as Ohio and federal courts, including 17 successful cases before the Ohio Supreme Court |
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Served on the technical staff of the PUCO (1973-1975) |
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Assistant Attorney General and counsel to the PUCO (1975-1978) |
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Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbus, OH (1978-1981) |
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Served as lead counsel in hundreds of regulatory commission and court proceedings involving billions of dollars |
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Advises numerous public and private clients in energy, communications (including cable television matters), and water/wastewater related matters, including facilities financing, construction and operation, as well as long term purchase and sale contracts |
Education
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Marshall University (B.B.A., 1970) |
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The Ohio State University (J.D., cum laude, 1975) |
Bar Admissions
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio |
Professional Memberships and Community Service
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Columbus Bar Association – Member (Chair, Public Utilities Committee 1993-94) |
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Ohio State Bar Association – Member (Chair, Public Utilities Committee 1994-96) |
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American Bar Association – Member |
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Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board (2004-2006) |
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Active leader in several charitable/educational fundraising endeavors including Hope Street Kids (pediatric cancer research) and Rebuilding for the Future ($2 million campaign to rehabilitate community high school stadium and field) |
Speeches and Publications
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A frequent lecturer and panel member in continuing legal education and other seminars |
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Numerous appearances as a witness before various committees of the Ohio Legislature regarding electric, natural gas, communications and water/wastewater matters | |