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David Poe

Partner
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Areas of Expertise:

Hydropower

Additional Areas of Expertise:

DSM, Power Sector, Transmission, Water

Dave Poe has over 35 years' experience in administrative, regulatory, and multi-jurisdictional litigation (including appellate) representation and in providing advice to clients in infrastructure service industries, particularly electric utilities (such as hydroelectric and nuclear generation), telecommunications and cable TV companies. He has been involved in federal and state legal issues specific to these industries and represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission and many state public-service commissions.

Dave counsels companies with respect to issues arising under both Parts I and II of the Federal Power Act. In addition, he represents clients in contract negotiation, antitrust counseling, risk management, and issues relating to public-utility holding companies.

Dave advises clients in administrative and arbitration proceedings relating to complex factual matters such as hydroelectric licensing (including relicensing) and certification, environmental and recreational issues, accounting issues, public utility rates and tariffs, contracts and complaints. He also has knowledge of generic administrative rulemaking proceedings involving deregulation and competition relating to adaptation of traditional regulatory models to emerging technology and competitive markets.

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