Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Energy Law
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Anita Girdhari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Anita, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ernest W. Chung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Ernest W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ernest W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bill advises businesses and organizations on energy related matters, strategic planning initiatives regarding economic development, state and federal regulatory affairs, and policy decisions. He also advises clients on local, state and federal governmental affairs. Bill is noted for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services. He served as Chairman of the New York State Public Service Commission (N...
Doreen U. Saia has a wide-ranging energy law practice focused on the representation of national and international corporations that own and operate electric generating facilities and engage in financial transactions trading electricity products. She has been actively involved in state and federal regulatory proceedings concerning the deregulation of the electricity market, the siting of new generating facilities and cost-of-service ratemaking. Doreen was instrumental in developing the structu...
Jim Salerno focuses his practice in all stages of development for constructing and financing domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects. He represents developers, sponsors, investors and lenders in structuring and negotiating renewable power, energy storage, carbon capture, renewables, geothermal, hydro and nuclear generation projects, including the drafting and negotiation of project documents and related financing. Jim also represents lenders in domestic PPPs and clients ...
Emad H. Khalil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Emad H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emad H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hugh McDonald focuses his practice on all aspects of restructuring, workouts and bankruptcy and litigation. He has represented secured and unsecured creditors, banks, trustees, bondholders, debtors, creditor committees and acquirers of assets. He is also experienced with asset sales in bankruptcy cases, debtor-in-possession financing, the liquidation of estates and cross-border cases. Hugh has represented parties in connection with complex commercial litigations and related appeals in both st...
Graham T. Coates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Government Relations Practice. Graham T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Princess Fuller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Project Finance Law. Princess, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Princess is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tammy Y. Lam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Energy Law and Project Finance Law. Tammy Y., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tammy Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua Cohn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Energy Law and Litigation - Construction. Joshua, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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