Best Lawyers in America for Energy Law
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Ari represents business, construction, land use development, and environmental clients on a variety of land use permitting, development, environmental, and litigation matters. Ari continues to be selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Concord, NH for Real Estate and Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning. He has been selected by Best Lawyers® as Concord’s 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law, and C...
Jessica Hatcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Jessica practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Hatcher 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 Jessica Hatcher is held by other lawyers.
Area of Emphasis Steven Green is a Shareholder in the Energy and Natural Resources Group of Babst Calland. His practice is focused on energy matters, primarily upon advising and representing corporate clients within the oil and gas industry. Mr. Green’s oil and natural gas practice includes a wide range of matters including oil and gas title opinions, title examinations, title defect and curative work, civil and administrative litigation, transactional advice, and regulatory compliance ...
Kenneth J. Gish, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kenneth J. practices law in Lexington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth J. Gish, Jr. since 2018. 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 Kenneth J. Gish, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Andrew W. Tunnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Andrew W. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. Tunnell since 2009. 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 Andrew W. Tunnell is held by other lawyers.
Todd Chason is Gordon Feinblatt's Managing Member (Chief Operating Officer) and General Counsel. As the leader of the firm's Environmental & Energy and member of the Government Relations practice groups, Todd works with clients to develop and execute strategies designed to achieve energy and environmental business objectives, often involving a combined approach incorporating law and government relations. He devotes substantial time to developing solar projects in Maryland, providing permi...
Peter Ledford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Peter practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Ledford 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 Peter Ledford is held by other lawyers.
Courtney E. Walsh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Energy Law and Litigation - Construction. Courtney E. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney E. Walsh since 2021. 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 Courtney E. Walsh is held by other...
Lee Fanyo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Oil and Gas Law. Lee practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Lee Fanyo 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 Lee Fanyo is held by other lawyers.
Kristin Stastny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Kristin practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Stastny 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 Kristin Stastny is held by other lawyers.
Paul A. Strickland is an oil and gas attorney based in Shreveport, Louisiana with more than four decades of experience advising clients in the energy industry. His practice focuses on Energy Law, with work that includes oil and gas projects, upstream transactions, and mineral title matters across Louisiana. Paul represents energy companies, E&P operators, mineral buyers, and other industry participants in matters involving exploration and production, mineral rights, and complex energy dev...
Walter brings more than thirty-five years of experience providing representation, advice and counsel to businesses and individuals in their dealings with Indian tribes and public land management agencies, like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico State Land Office. Walter’s practice is focused on natural resources, energy and environmental law. Clients throughout the west and across the country seek Walter’s advice in matters involving transac...
Leslie Kalmbach has extensive experience handling a wide variety of FERC matters, regulations and policies, including Section 7(c) and blanket construction projects under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), compliance filings, rate cases under Section 4 of the NGA, audits and investigations. She has expertise in structuring and interpreting contracts for interstate/Section 311 pipeline transportation services, including precedent agreements, transportation service agreements, interconnection agreement...
Dan Jensen has been practicing natural resources law since 1988. His practice encompasses mining, water, oil and gas, public land and administrative law. Mr. Jensen focuses on transactional work involving mineral interests, water rights and public lands, acquisitions and transfers of mineral land and water rights, title and due diligence reviews, land use entitlements, and development agreements. Mr. Jensen also handles related litigation, including disputes concerning property titles and bou...
Her response is immediate. When you ask Courtney Ervin to describe herself as a lawyer, she says, “I’m a problem-solver.” While she is one of the top up-and-coming trial lawyers in Texas, she also finds immense satisfaction using her business acumen to defuse disputes early, when possible. “Look, I welcome a good fight,” says Ervin. “That’s an essential part of a trial lawyer’s DNA. However, I never forget that my clients call me when they have ...
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