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Energy and utility laws regulate the development, construction, and operation of power generation facilities. Energy and utility laws deal with public gas and water utilities, competitive energy suppliers, small power producers and other wholesale electric generators, utility holding companies, municipal utilities and entities, industrial customers, and utility consumer groups. The energy and utility industries are highly regulated and difficult to navigate, so a lawyer who specializes in energy and utility laws can be very helpful.

Legal practice in the energy industry involves economic, scientific, and engineering issues in a regulatory context. For instance, energy lawyers may work with companies and public utilities to handle the taxation of energy (such as "extraction taxes"), to procure licenses and ownership rights for energy-rich land, and adjudication regarding these energy rights. It is highly unlikely that consumers would consult with energy attorneys.

Terms to Know

· BTU: A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a measure of the heating value of a fuel. It is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.

· Distribution: For natural gas, it is the act of distributing gas from the city gate or plant to the customer. For electric, the act of distributing electric power using law voltage transmission lines that deliver power to retail customers.

· Environmental Impact Statement: The statement required of federal agencies by Section 102(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, for major federal actions that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

· Hydropower Re-License: A major or minor license issued by the Commission that authorizes the licensee to receive a new license term for an existing licensed project. The new license term may be from 30 to 50 years.

· Fracking: Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing -- forcing water and chemicals, at a very high pressure, into shale rock deposits deep in the ground.

Common Work of Energy Attorneys

Energy law attorneys specialize in the energy business and work with power companies, municipal utilities, and all manner of energy producers. Much of their work involves compliance, or making sure energy companies and other involved parties are following the proper laws and regulations. Since energy extraction can be quite dangerous and potentially harmful to the environment, there are numerous safety and environmental regulations.

Additionally, energy lawyers may help energy companies secure financing and develop new projects. Energy discovery and extraction requires massive amounts of capital and often crosses international borders. Energy law attorneys also represent companies involved in litigation or arbitration.

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Mary Elizabeth Keating

215 S Monroe St Ste 601 Gunster, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1804

Bar #22756(FL) License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Energy and utilities | State | local | and municipal law

Mary Elizabeth Keating

215 S Monroe St Ste 601 Gunster, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1804

Bar #22756(FL) License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

Mary Keating has an office in Tallahassee, FL and handles cases in State, Local And Municipal Law, Energy & Utilities. This attorney has been licensed for 27 years and attended The Florida State University College of Law.

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Energy and utilities | State | local | and municipal law

Michelle Diffenderfer

561-640-0820

515 N. Flagler Dr., Ste. 1500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4327

Bar #50016(FL) License for 1995 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Energy and utilities | Environmental Law | Land use and zoning | Oil and gas

Marcy Norwood Lynch

121 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 840, Orlando, FL 32801

Bar #86053(FL) License for 1996 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law | Energy and utilities | Litigation

John Harry Haswell

352-376-5226

211 N.E. First Street, Gainesville, FL 32601-5367

Bar #162536(FL) License for 1973 years Member in Good Standing

Michael Robert McKinley

941-639-2171 x223

1107 W Marion Ave Unit 111, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5372

Bar #275247(FL) License for 1979 years Member in Good Standing

Harvey W Gurland, Jr.

305-960-2200

201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3400, Miami, FL 33131

Bar #284033(FL) License for 1979 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Energy and utilities | Intellectual property | Litigation

Harvey W Gurland, Jr.

305-960-2200

201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3400, Miami, FL 33131

Bar #284033(FL) License for 1979 years Member in Good Standing

Harvey W. Gurland, Jr. is managing partner of the firm's Miami and Boca Raton offices. Mr. Gurland represents clients in general business and corporate matters, including class actions and shareholder suits, intellectual property, real estate litigation, healthcare law, franchise issues, trust and estates matters, products liability, and claims involving lender liability. He also handles petroleum marketing matters. He is also a member of the firm's Cuba Business Group .Mr. Gurland is former...

Practice Areas: Energy and utilities | Intellectual property | Litigation

Chris Steven Coutroulis

4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607-5780

Bar #300705(FL) License for 1980 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law | Business | Class action | Energy and utilities

Chris Steven Coutroulis

4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607-5780

Bar #300705(FL) License for 1980 years Member in Good Standing

Chris Coutroulis has an office in Tampa, FL and attended Columbia University School of Law. This attorney handles cases in Business, Antitrust & Trade Law, Energy & Utilities, Class Action and has been licensed for 41 years.

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law | Business | Class action | Energy and utilities

Richard Stephen Brightman

Po Box 6526, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6526

Bar #347231(FL) License for 1982 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Energy and utilities | Oil and gas

Ricinda Hope Perry

1519 Riverview Lane, Bradenton, FL 34209-1442

Bar #556831(FL) License for 2002 years Member in Good Standing

Matthew John Feil

215 S. Monroe St., Ste. 601, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Bar #822744(FL) License for 1989 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Energy and utilities | Land use and zoning

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