Best Lawyers in America for Energy Law

Kira Loehr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Kira practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Kira Loehr since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kira Loehr is held by other lawyers.

Bill Gorton is Chair of the Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Service Group for the firm. He is national counsel to numerous clients on environmental regulatory and land and water resources matters. He advises healthcare clients in permitting, acquisitions and environmental compliance matters. Bill has represented clients in the waste management sector including acquisitions, due diligence, compliance and contracting. He has been counsel in the development of numerous independent ...

Douglas Patch biography

Proven hustle. Unrivaled grit. Bold execution. Daniel has spent years on the front lines of high-stakes litigation in both federal and state courts throughout the country, coast to coast, and international arbitrations around the world. He is equally comfortable in a courtroom talking to a jury as he is in a boardroom talking to executives or on a gravel road talking to witnesses. Daniel uses a combination of experience, intellect, grit, and compassion to achieve his client’s goals. And...

Mark C. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Mark C. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark C. Davis since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark C. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Kelly Ransom’s practice is focused on intellectual property litigation, energy and environmental litigation, and other high-stakes, complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Ransom defends a range of clients in patent infringement cases, including banks, a leading global payment and financial technology solutions provider, and some of the world’s largest technology companies. She was recognized as a top performing patent litigator in the U.S. by Patexia’...

Mark R. Alson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Mark R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Alson since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark R. Alson is held by other lawyers.

Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law. Ghislaine G. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner is held by other lawyers.

Julia is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. Julia has focused her practice primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters since 2003. She provides strategic counsel to a broad variety of electric industry participants, including independent power producers, power marketers, investor-owned utilities, and state and municipal entities. She advises clients on issues involving the Federal Power Act (FPA), National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, ...

Demarcus Gordon is a partner in the Oil and Gas/Energy and Environmental Litigation sections and specializes in litigation involving the oil and gas industry. He has experience representing clients in cases involving premises liability and personal injury, particularly in cases involving chemical exposures such as asbestos, benzene, or naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Mr. Gordon also defends oil and gas exploration and production companies in legacy litigation by landowners a...

Buck B. Endemann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Buck B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Buck B. Endemann since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Buck B. Endemann is held by other lawyers.

Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC. His practice focuses on representing both regulated and non-regulated energy companies in all aspects of domestic and international project development and finance, including the development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of power projects. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating equipment procurement agreements (turbine and balance of plant), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) a...

Since 1995, Richard “Chip” Thompson has represented energy companies in their development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of energy projects. These projects include natural gas, solar, wind, biomass, transmission, battery storage, gas pipelines, and other energy projects located across the United States and abroad (including in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East). Chip’s expertise includes structuring, negotiating, and drafting the va...

Craig Moyer is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and leads Manatt Energy and Environmental. His practice focuses on all aspects of environmental and energy law. Among other honors, he was selected in 2014 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. Craig has repeatedly been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America , and in 2013 received the “West Coast Law Firm of the Year” by Oil & Gas Awards. Craig has advised clients in connection with...

Lauren Mastio is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the board of directors. She handles all aspects of litigation, with a focus on the energy and construction industries. Lauren advises and represents oil and gas industry clients on matters concerning property contamination and restoration; downhole issues; land loss and subsidence; the rights and obligations of parties to joint operating agreements, oil, gas, and mineral leases, surface leases, oil and gas asset purch...

Robert J. Burnett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Robert J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Burnett since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert J. Burnett is held by other lawyers.