Wright & Talisman, P.C. has represented the energy industry for more than 60 years. Our entire firm is dedicated to the industry, providing representation in regulatory and commercial aspects of electricity and natural gas operations, transmission, project development, contract negotiation and documentation, and reliability regulation. The depth and breadth of our energy expertise allows us to provide efficient legal services with a focus on client value.

In the electricity sector, the firm represents several of the most prominent entities throughout North America, including multi-state investor-owned utilities, cutting-edge regional transmission organizations, independent generation and transmission companies, and many others. Chambers USA (2009) describes W&T as "at the forefront of representing regional transmission organizations and independent system operators." Clients interviewed by the publication are quoted as saying the firm has a "brilliant understanding of the electricity business - the legal, regulatory and political aspects and also the complex engineering and financial aspects."

In the natural gas sector, W&T has represented interstate natural gas pipelines, storage operators, and distribution companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy since the firm's inception in the late 1940s. The firm also is active in common carrier regulation of oil and other liquids pipelines regulated under the Interstate Commerce Act. Clients quoted by Chambers USA (2009) say the team provides "consistently high-quality advice" for the oil and gas sector.

We regularly represent clients before the FERC and state public utility commissions in rate, rulemaking, merger, complaint, certificate, and other proceedings, and related appellate matters. We also represent clients in commercial litigation and appeals before federal and state courts.

W&T attorneys have long and deep experience in the energy industry and in FERC. Several of our attorneys worked at the Commission prior to entering private practice; many others have dedicated more than 20 years of their careers to this industry. Still others have diverse commercial and environmental law backgrounds, allowing us to offer a comprehensive approach to our engagements for our clients. Through these experiences and our thorough understanding of the companies we represent, we are able to provide effective strategic advice and help clients grow their businesses.