For the eighth year in a row, The Legal 500 United States 2019, recognized Van Ness Feldman as a national leader in Energy Regulatory law.  The firm is one of only four “Top Tier” Energy Regulatory law firms for Conventional Power and one of only three “Top Tier” Oil & Gas regulatory firms to be recognized in the United States.       

Highlighting the firm’s work in the electric, hydropower, oil & gas, and pipeline safety areas, the publication describes the firm as having “uniquely sharp insight into difficult issues” while achieving favorable results for  clients.

The firm was also recognized among the leading firms in the Environment: Regulatory area and Government Relations. 

In addition to recognizing the excellence of multiple practice groups with rankings, 22 individual Van Ness Feldman attorneys were recommended by the publication:  

Michael Pincus, a partner in the firm’s Pipeline & LNG practice, was also recognized as a “next generation lawyer" for the second year in a row.   

The Legal 500 only ranks the top 100 firms in the US who have a national presence coupled with the capability to handle sophisticated and complex work in a particular area of expertise.  The Legal 500 also produces a wide ranging series of resources for in-house lawyers including roundtables, client insight reports, and recognizes and rewards the best in-house lawyers through their GC Powerlist series and The Legal 500 Awards.

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With over 100 professionals in Washington, DC and Seattle, Van Ness Feldman is known for the enduring relationships we build with clients.  The firm is a nationwide leader in law and government relations pertaining to energy, the environment, natural resources, native affairs, health care, land use, and real estate.