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Practice Concentration
Represents clients in all aspects of electric, natural gas, communications, water/wastewater industries and local government law.
Representative Experience
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Helped negotiate settlements in electric rate case proceedings that have resulted in millions of dollars in savings for his clients. |
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Represents clients seeking approval for the construction of electric generating facilities at the Ohio Power Siting Board |
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Assists clients in all aspects of the development of renewable energy projects including preparing contracts for the construction of solar energy facilities and drafting contracts for sale of electric power and the renewable energy credits associated (RECs) with electric power |
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Serves as counsel for an independent natural gas supplier at various proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio, FERC and other business matters |
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Serves as counsel for an Ohio natural gas utility in rate case proceedings and various other proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio |
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Represents clients in various matters at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
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Represents municipal utilities in business and litigation matters |
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Represents telecommunication clients in various matters at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio |
Education
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Ohio University (B.A., 2002) Phi Beta Kappa |
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College of William & Mary (J.D. & MBA, 2007) |
Bar Admissions
Professional Memberships and Community Service
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Columbus Bar Association: Chairman, Energy Law Committee; Ohio Environmental Law Committee |
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Ohio State Bar Association: Public Utilities Committee |
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Represents and consults numerous pro bono clients from the Columbus Interfaith Legal Clinic and the Lawyers for Justice Eviction clinic |
Speeches & Publications
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Organizer and Moderator, “The Emerging Markets of Renewable Energy Credits” Columbus Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar |
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Presenter, “Electric Rate Cases from an Intervener’s Perspective” American Association of Blacks in Energy National Conference | |