Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law
Alan I. Robbins
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Robbins is an experienced energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. At Washington Energy Law LLP, he provides comprehensive legal services in Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law, particularly focusing on electric resources, transmission management, and regulatory affairs. His clients include municipal joint action agencies, generation and transmission cooperatives, state regulatory commissions, individual municipal and cooperative electric systems, larger end-users, and other market participants.
A key aspect of Mr. Robbins' practice involves guiding clients through regulatory procedures with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), covering tariff and rate filings, merger procedures, and hydroelectric licensing compliance. He has also advised on proceedings before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concerning the proposed high-level waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Furthermore, Mr. Robbins represents clients in both state and federal court litigation involving various energy and utility sectors.
With a focus on Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) such as the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO), PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Mr. Robbins assists clients in adapting to the evolving electric power industry, thereby refining their business and legal strategies.
Mr. Robbins is actively involved in project development, particularly in the creation of new hydroelectric and renewable energy resources. His work often includes the drafting of project participation agreements, as well as power purchase and sale agreements, with an emphasis on addressing transmission concerns related to new projects.
Recognized by his peers, Mr. Robbins has been included in The Best Lawyers in America©, under the category of Energy Law. Additionally, he has been honored in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers® for his work in Energy and Natural Resources, Utilities, and Administrative Law.
Overview
- The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1978
- State University of New York at Albany, B.A., graduated 1975
- District of Columbia, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- District of Columbia, 1978
- The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1978
- State University of New York at Albany, B.A., graduated 1975
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Natural Resources Law
- Utilities Law
Special Focus:
- Administrative
- Appellate
- Electricity
- Hydroelectric
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development
- Public Utility
- Regulatory
- Transactions
Awards:
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™
- Listed, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers® in the categories of Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities, Administrative Law (2010 – 2020, 2023-2025)
- Listed, Top Attorneys in Washington DC Metro Area (2010 – 2017)
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