Michael’s practice focuses on assisting energy industry clients in a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. He has advised clients on numerous issues related to certificate and rate proceedings; state and federal court litigation; state and federal appellate proceedings; and transactional matters regarding the production, gathering, and transportation of natural gas. Michael also works with clients in rule-making proceedings and other administrative matters, broadly touching upon energy industry policy.
Experience Highlights
Represented and advised investor-owned utility during extensive state regulatory rate and prudence proceedings associated with first-of-a-kind generating asset megaproject
Represented clients in the negotiation of contracts for the purchase and sale of natural gas
Advised clients regarding the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) obligations and Qualifying Facility power purchase agreements
Represented investor-owned utility and made oral presentation to state regulator regarding proposed Net Metering rule
Represented client in certificate of public convenience and necessity proceedings for transmission assets
Credentials
University of Michigan Law School, J.D. cum laude, 2013
University of Mississippi-Croft Institute for International Studies, B.A. Spanish and International Studies cum laude, 2010
