Public Utility / Telecommunications Law
We have represented all types of public utility companies, from electric and natural gas to water, sewer and telecommunications services. Our attorneys have experience handling all aspects of public utility matters before the Arkansas Public Service Commission, including:
- Preparing applications and hearings for rate increase proceedings.
- Conforming practices and operations to Commission regulations.
- Appeals to both the intermediate appellate and the Arkansas Supreme Court.
- Debt and equity financing issues.
Our representation of clients, including investor-owned electric utilities, independent power producers and cogeneration facilities, landline and wireless telecommunications companies, and water and sewer companies also includes representation before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Arkansas Securities Commission, and the Rural Utility Service Administration.
Public Utility Experience:
- Plant siting and transmission line siting proceedings.
- Environmental certification proceedings.
- Contract disputes with customers or contractors.
- Municipal franchise interpretation and scope questions.
- Disputes over certificates of convenience and necessity permit proceedings.
- All aspects of certification of independent power producers and cogeneration operations, including negotiation of construction contracts, leases, and associated agreements.
- Development and negotiation of wholesale water supply contracts with municipally owned utilities and customers.
- Negotiation of purchase power and supply agreements for municipally owned wholesale utilities.
The attorneys at CNJ Law have extensive experience handling all aspects of utility matters. Our broad experience in environmental and utility law enable us to offer the highest quality of service. Contact us today.