John O. Shirley

John O. Shirley


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Recognized since 2011

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Government Relations Practice

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John Shirley practices in the area of business law, having represented public utilities before the Louisiana Public Service Commission for over twenty years. His practice consists of representing electric, gas, water and sewer utilities, motor carriers, telecommunications companies, and wind and other renewable energy companies before the Louisiana Public Service Commission. He also consults and lobbies elected public service commissioners, the Louisiana Bond Commission, executive staff and the Louisiana legislature on behalf of his clients.

Prior to joining the firm, he was the founding partner of Shirley, Ezell, Guarisco & Marionneaux, LLC.

Location
  • II City Plaza, Suite 1100
    400 Convention Street
    Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5618
Education
  • Southeastern Louisiana University, BS, graduated 1976
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
  • Energy Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter - Board Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member, Public Utilities Section

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

162 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

41 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Energy Law, Baton Rouge (2017)
  • Government Relations Practice, Baton Rouge (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Energy Law
  • Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
  • Public Utility
Awards:
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • The Best Lawyers in America

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