Partner, Litigation And Public Utility Regulation
CurrentPartner at Johnson Blumberg & Associates. Managing Attorney for the Litigation and Regulatory Departments. Expert in Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, and Illinois Uniform Commercial Code, as well as Illinois Public Utility Act, Illinois Public Utility Administrative Rules, and Illinois Commission Rules. Have successfully represented utility companies in front of the Illinois Commerce Commission in tariff proceedings and formula rate case proceedings. • Draft testimony, petitions, briefs and proposed orders for utility companies for filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission.• Represent major utility company in several Commission hearings including formula rate and rider rebate hearings, and energy efficiency program and various project approval hearings.• Researched and prepared a response to the Commission’s Notice of Inquiry regarding Electric Vehicles.• Prepare expert witnesses for hearings in front of the Commission.• Prepare reports for utilities to file with the Commission pursuant to state reporting requirements.• Research on energy efficiency programs and policies in IL and other states.• Established the litigation department in the firm that has now grown to include junior associates and staff. • Oversee all aspects of litigation for the firm, including training and supervising junior associates and staff, and managing outside counsel. • Successfully argued in the 1st District of the Illinois Appellate Court.• Draft various pleadings • Advise and strategize with clients regarding pending litigation, potential settlement, and the effects of business decisions. Also advise on procedural issues, regulatory policies, and compliance regarding new county, city, state and federal regulations, guidelines and policies.• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements, consent judgments, lien/judgment releases, installment contracts, and various contracts and agreements. • Negotiate and close real estate transactions.
