Van Ness Feldman LLP | The National Law Review

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Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized law firm providing legal counsel, thought leadership, and policy strategy to clients navigating the complex intersection between business and government. With over 100 professionals in Washington D.C. and Seattle, Van Ness Feldman is renowned for its work in energy, environment, land use, real estate, government relations, and native affairs matters.

As experienced strategists and client advocates, Van Ness Feldman takes the time to truly understand clients’ needs and collaborates to find innovative, yet practical solutions to complex issues. The firm’s deep experience in a broad range of complementary disciplines, knowledge of our clients’ businesses and industries, and relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and governments allows the firm to help clients achieve their goals.

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Anna Skubikowski Aguilera

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Anna Aguilera's practice focuses on federal regulatory law as it pertains to the energy industry, and particularly to electric power, and on the regulatory implications of commercial...

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Gary D. Bachman Partner Gary Bachman represents a wide array of participants in the electric industry. He is actively engaged in regulatory matters concerning corporate structure, contracts, tariffs, compliance,... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Kelsey A. Bagot Associate Kelsey Bagot's practice focuses on federal regulatory law as it pertains to the energy industry, and particularly on the regulatory implications of commercial transactions and investments... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Erin K. Bartlett Associate Erin Bartlett assists clients in a variety of federal regulatory and transactional matters to help clients understand and comply with their obligations under environmental, energy, and... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Frances T. Bishop Associate As a member of the firm's pipeline safety practice, Frances focuses primarily on the regulation of pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and the transportation of hazardous... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Keturah A. Brown Law Clerk Keturah assists clients in a variety of federal regulatory matters including compliance with energy and environmental laws. Her focus includes motor vehicle air emissions and Federal Energy... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Andrea Hudson Campbell Of Counsel Andrea Campbell advises automobile manufacturers, engine and equipment manufacturers, electric utilities, trade associations, and coalitions on a variety of environmental matters,... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Brent Carson Partner Brent provides strategic advice and critical support to clients with complex land development and real property issues. He has in-depth knowledge of the local, state, and federal land use... [email protected] www.vnf.com
John H. Clements Of Counsel John Clements counsels and represents the firm’s clients before administrative agencies and the courts in matters pertaining principally to regulation of hydroelectric projects under the... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Maranda S. Compton Of Counsel Maranda Compton focuses her practice on all aspects of Native American law and policy. She is experienced in representing both tribal and non-tribal clients in a wide range of federal... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Kyle W. Danish Partner Kyle Danish advises a range of clients on environmental and energy matters, with a special focus on regulation, permitting, enforcement, and legislation under the Clean Air Act, corporate... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Barbara A. Deathe Paralegal Barbara Deathe has over 20 years of experience as a paralegal. She supports the firm’s lawyers and clients with pipeline safety and regulatory and transactional natural gas matters before... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Jay P. Derr Partner Having practiced real estate, land use, and environmental law in the Pacific Northwest for over thirty years, Jay Derr enjoys and excels in applying his experience to help clients identify... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Michael Diamond Associate Michael Diamond counsels clients in the natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries on federal regulatory matters, particularly under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the National... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Environmental Litigation Practice Group at Van Ness Feldman

Van Ness Feldman has extensive experience litigating complex cases encompassing a number of distinct disciplines including environment and natural resource. The firm’s trial and appellate...

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Michael D. Farber Partner Mike Farber has twenty years of experience, both as a partner in private practice and as a government official, in rapidly assessing, investigating, and resolving compliance issues across a... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Britt Speyer Fleming Partner Britt Speyer Fleming represents automobile manufacturers, electric utilities, engine and equipment manufacturers, trade associations, and coalitions before Congress and federal agencies.... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Stephen C. Fotis Partner Stephen Fotis heads the firm’s Environmental Practice Group and specializes in federal and state environmental regulation. His work focuses on matters relating to the Clean Air Act, global... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Government Relations and Policy at Van Ness Feldman For nearly four decades, Van Ness Feldman professionals have been involved in every major debate on energy policy and environmental policy. The founders’ vision was to provide a unique... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Adam W. Gravley Partner Adam practices environmental and water law with a focus on water resources development, transactions, civil litigation, and public policy. His comprehensive water rights practice includes... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Duncan M. Greene Partner Duncan assists private and public clients with a wide range of land development and real property issues. He provides strategic advice and support to clients in planning and permitting... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Stuart C. Hall

Senior Director

Stuart Hall is part of Van Ness Feldman's policy team and focuses on energy and transportation and infrastructure issues. In addition, she also supports the Coal Utilization Research...

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A. Gregory Junge

A. Greg Junge, Van Ness Feldman Law Firm, Energy Law Attorney

Partner

Greg Junge represents a wide variety of energy companies, including interstate natural gas pipelines, intrastate natural gas pipelines, natural gas marketers, and local distribution...

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Tyson C. Kade Of Counsel Tyson Kade represents clients before federal agencies and state and federal courts on a broad range of matters involving natural resources, pipeline safety, and energy law. Tyson provides... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Bryn S. Karaus Associate As a member of the firm's pipeline safety practice, Bryn focuses on the regulation of pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and the transportation of hazardous materials, and... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Paul Korman Partner Paul Korman is experienced in complex litigation before federal and state courts and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He advises interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines,... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Molly A. Lawrence Partner Molly counsels public and private clients in all facets of land use law. Her practice includes helping clients navigate divergent federal, state and local statutes and regulations,... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Ray Liaw Associate Ray provides strategic counsel on land use and environmental issues. In working with both private and public sector clients, Ray develops strategies based on project goals, negotiates with... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Matthew A. Love Partner Matt Love’s practice focuses on federal and state natural resource and environmental law, particularly on matters pertaining to the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA),... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Jenna R. Mandell-Rice Associate Jenna’s practice focuses on land use and environmental law. She regularly counsels clients on the siting and permitting of development projects and has experience counseling clients on... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Emma L. Mayberry Director, Governmental Issues Emma Mayberry helps clients shape the public policy debates affecting their industries and build support for their major program and policy objectives. Emma assists clients in navigating... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Suzanne Keppeler McBride Of Counsel Suzanne McBride focuses her practice on the representation of electric and natural gas utilities and oil pipeline companies on a wide range of regulatory matters before the Federal Energy... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Malcolm C. McLellan Partner Malcolm’s practice focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy and regulated businesses. Malcolm has an intricate knowledge of the technical, legal, and... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Brian J. McManus Of Counsel Throughout his career, Brian McManus has dealt with issues related to the natural gas and electric utility industries arising under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, the Public... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Justin P. Moeller Partner Justin Moeller works in Van Ness Feldman's electricity group with a focus on FERC adjudicatory and rulemaking proceedings. He has represented investor-owned and municipal utilities before... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Frances Bishop Morris Associate Frances advises clients in government investigations, enforcement matters, and administrative litigation before federal and state agencies and federal courts relating to a variety of energy... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Tracy A. Nagelbush Principal Tracy is a forceful advocate for clients in need of effective communications with the federal government on public policy matters in the climate change, clean technology, transportation,... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Anna M. Nelson Land Use Planner, AICP Anna Nelson, AICP focuses her practice on project management, planning, and strategic permitting for large, complex development proposals. She has over 25 years of extensive experience with... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Joseph B. Nelson Partner Joe has over twenty years of experience providing counsel to clients involved with linear and site-specific energy, natural resource, and water resource projects as they navigate the myriad... [email protected] www.vnf.com	R. Scott Nuzum Associate Scott Nuzum represents clients seeking to develop oil and gas resources on federal and tribal lands onshore and on the Outer Continental Shelf. Scott also advises clients on the planning... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Brian D. O'Neill

Brian O'Neill, Van Ness Feldman Law Firm, Energy Law Attorney

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Brian O'Neill has practiced in the energy area for more than 35 years. He primarily represents natural gas, oil, and LNG companies, pipelines, and electric utilities on regulatory matters...

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Susan A. Olenchuk

Partner

Susan Olenchuk represents clients on regulatory, safety, enforcement, and policy issues under the Pipeline Safety Laws, as well as under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and the Natural Gas...

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Michael R. Pincus Partner Michael Pincus advises clients on all aspects of the siting and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals before the Federal Energy Regulatory... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Emily Pitlick Mallen Associate As a senior associate with the firm, Emily Pitlick Mallen focuses on assisting clients in the natural gas, oil, and products pipeline industries in a variety of federal regulatory and... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Michael L. Platner Senior Tax Counsel Michael provides strategic counsel on legal, legislative and regulatory issues, including tax, energy, and international trade. Michael has extensive experience developing and implementing... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Daniel S. Press Partner For over 40 years, Dan Press has provided legal and Washington representation assistance to Indian tribes, Indian organizations, and companies doing business with tribes. Dan assists tribes... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Terese (T.C.) Richmond

Terese Richmond, Government Lawyer, Environmental Attorney, Van Ness Feldman, Law Firm

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Terese (T.C.) Richmond has over 30 years' experience representing state and local governmental agencies in Washington and Arizona. Her practice focuses on environmental law, land use, water...

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Tom Roberts

Partner

Tom Roberts helps clients manage the potential impact of federal and state energy, environmental, and natural resource policies and actions on their commercial and industrial interests. He...

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Charles R. Sensiba Partner Chuck Sensiba provides strategic counsel and legal representation to public utility districts, state governmental entities, investor-owned utilities, water districts, independent power... [email protected] 202-298-1801 www.vnf.com	Susan A. Shyne Partner Susan Shyne has nearly 30 years’ experience representing public and private clients in a wide variety of real estate transactions. Her practice includes counseling owners, buyers, and... [email protected] 206-623-9372 www.vnf.com
Jonathan D. Simon Partner Jonathan Simon represents clients before the courts, Congress, and federal agencies on a broad range of matters involving natural resources, public lands, environmental, and energy law. ... [email protected] 202-298-1932 www.vnf.com	Darshana Singh Law Clerk Darsh Singh assists clients and firm professionals in the energy regulatory arena. Prior to joining Van Ness Feldman, Darsh served as a law clerk in the Office of Administrative Litigation... [email protected] 202-298-3726 www.vnf.com
Douglas W. Smith Partner Doug Smith represents clients on regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE). He also provides counsel on climate change,... [email protected] 202-298-1902 www.vnf.com	Sheri A. Spang Associate Sheri Spang's practice focuses on energy and environmental matters. She assists electric industry clients on issues relating to the development and acquisition of power projects, market-... [email protected] 202-298-1831 www.vnf.com
Carly A. Summers Associate Carly’s practice focuses on land use, environmental law, and water law. She counsels clients on a variety of land use matters, including siting and permitting development projects. Carly is... [email protected] 206-623-9372 www.vnf.com	Michael A. Swiger Partner Mike Swiger represents a broad cross-section of entities with interests in energy and water development before federal agencies and the presidential administration, the U.S. Congress, and... [email protected] 202-298-1891 www.vnf.com

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Gabriel L. Tabak Associate Gabe provides regulatory counsel to a range of clients in the electric power industry, including load-serving utilities, transmission owners, and merchant power producers. He also works... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Mona Tandon Partner Mona focuses her practice on oil and product pipelines, natural gas, and electric utility regulation. This encompasses all aspects of project development and acquisitions, project siting... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Mealear Tauch Paralegal Mealear Tauch provides support for the firm's hydropower practice by assisting with the preparation of license and permit applications and motions and pleadings before the FERC and federal... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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Michael Weiner Legislative Assistant Michael Weiner helps clients understand and shape the public policy landscape that affects their industries and policy goals. Michael assists clients in navigating federal policy... [email protected] www.vnf.com	Sharon White Associate Sharon represents a broad range of clients on issues relating to the regulation of hydroelectric projects before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, federal and state regulatory... [email protected] www.vnf.com
Julia Scarpino Wood Partner Julia Wood’s practice focuses primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters involving the Federal Power Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered... [email protected] www.vnf.com

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David P. Yaffe

Of Counsel

David's practice focuses on the issues involved with use of, interconnection with and development of the interstate transmission grid as well as wholesale electric power transactions. He...

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Avi B. Zevin

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Avi draws upon his in-depth knowledge and experience of the political and regulatory process to provide strategic advice, legal advocacy, and policy analysis and development to clients on...

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