Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Stinson LLP is well-regarded by clients and peers alike for its capable regulatory offering. It is highly active on FERC and NERC matters for a wide variety of clients including trade associations, public and investor-owned utilities, municipalities and cooperatives. The firm's practitioners advise on a range of matters including rates, regulatory compliance and litigation and have particular knowledge of regional energy markets.
Strengths
"The Stinson team is exceptionally skilled and professional."
"I am very impressed with Stinson's responsiveness to all of my requests, no matter the difficulty or complexity of the issue."
"Stinson's understanding of FERC policies, precedents and personalities is exemplary."
Work highlights
Stinson LLP represented the Large Public Power Council in FERC's Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation rulemaking proceedings.
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Schneider focuses his federal regulatory practice on representing state and municipal utilities in a range of FERC matters, including rulemaking interventions. "Jonathan Schneider is able to bring people together, get them to think outside their position and get them to come to a solution." "Jonathan is an excellent FERC attorney with many years of experience which results in advice that clients value." "Jonathan Schneider is responsive and gives clear communication."
Harvey Reiter is particularly knowledgeable in competition matters in the electric and natural gas industries. He maintains a broad FERC regulatory practice frequently acting for municipal utilities. "Harvey is a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is always very responsive to my requests for direction or advice."
