Energy Law Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Kenneth J. "Ken" Gish, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Kenneth J. Gish, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental.
Kenneth J., who practices law in Lexington, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
- The University of Michigan Law School, graduated 2003
- American Bar Association - Energy Markets and Finance Committee, Vice Chair for Publications
- Kentucky Bar Association - Environment, Energy, and Resource Law Section, Past Chair
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Energy Markets and Finance Committee, Vice Chair for Publications
- Kentucky Bar Association - Environment, Energy, and Resource Law Section, Past Chair
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
- The University of Michigan Law School, graduated 2003
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Awards:
- Kentucky Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2013-14)
- Washington Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2010)
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Public Utility proceeding
Represent electric public utility in proceedings before the Kentucky Public Service Commission seeking:
- approval of the transfer of a large baseload generating station
- authority to enter into a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement with a biomass energy facility
- approval to convert a coal-fired generating station to natural gas approval of changes in rates
- authority to close a fly ash impoundment
- Enforcement p[roceedings
Represent manufacturing clients in enforcement proceedings
- Environmental Protection
- Represent public university in negotiations with prior property owner and Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection regarding remediation of contaminated property
- Represent banking client in negotiations with Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection regarding application of the security interest exception to liability under Kentucky’s Superfund Law
- Water
Represent university athletic department in negotiations with municipality regarding the use of recycled water for golf course irrigation
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