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Renewable Energy
Businesses engaged in all aspects of the emerging, dynamic renewable energy industry regularly consult with Adams and Reese for our team’s careful analysis, practical advice and extensive resources to address all legal issues in the field of renewable energy. Since the infancy of this industry, our attorneys have been involved in nearly every facet, from financing and transactions to mergers and acquisitions, and from patents and licensing to tax and entity structuring.
Our Attorneys
Our team of forestry attorneys have skillfully navigated current law and policy trends in the areas of green product certifications, carbon sequestration, biomass facilities and contracts, BCAP (Biomass Crop Assistance Program) advice, conservation easements and water resources. The forestry team has advocated for our clients, drafted model laws, and defended against potentially damaging legislation to the goals of sustainable forestry.
Our public finance attorneys have experience with clean renewable energy bonds (“CREBs”) and other government programs that aid our clients in accessing markets to fund their infrastructure needs. We have represented several solar firms, and have significant experience with state and federal tax credits related to solar power and other renewable energy resources .
Our intellectual property team has prosecuted and enforced renewable energy patent rights in more than 100 countries, and offers expertise in taking innovative green and renewable energy resources from design to market.
Our Services
The Adams and Reese renewable energy practice team provides clients with legal support for their facilities and operations, and finds strategic solutions to help them accomplish their goals. Adams and Reese attorneys provide a full range of transactional, regulatory, and environmental compliance services to our clients.
Our attorneys also represent clients before courts and governmental regulatory bodies, as well as in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.
Representative Matters
Adams and Reese renewable energy attorneys have negotiated contracts relating to the purchase of renewable and blended renewable/conventional energy, and managed projects involving state and federally-funded energy research facilities. Moreover, the team has assisted with the negotiation of power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements with state utilities.
Adams and Reese attorneys have also assisted with development projects using solar power, and they have experience assisting with the negotiation of power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements with state utilities. Our attorneys have also provided corporate work related to the start-up of a solar equipment leasing company.
Our renewable energy team has collaborated with clients in the following sectors:
Wind
Wave
Solar
Hydro
Geothermal
Biomass
Bio Fuels
Onshore
Midstream
Upstream
Representative Experience
Adams and Reese attorneys have been involved in several renewable energy cases including:
Acquired international patent protection for one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies for a water current power generation system
Assisted clients in government relations work for renewable energy solar projects for one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States
Refined Louisiana solar credit legislation, and structured Federal commercial tax credit paired with Louisiana residential credit
Assisted clients with legal work for wind energy projects for national investment entities, and Harvard Endowment in Kentucky, Tennessee and Oklahoma
Assisted clients with the purchase of water from a River Authority pursuant to a Water Sales Agreement out of a State’s share of surface water in a reservoir
Worked with a large engineering group providing legal assistance for a marine hydrokinetic technology Department of Energy grant proposal
Provided tax and entity structuring for an International wind turbine client
Worked pro bono to help clients gain numerous renewable energy incentives for Energy Economic Zone in Sarasota County, Florida
Developed numerous state and federal renewable energy grant programs, and provided advice and consultation regarding Department of Energy renewable energy and energy efficiency grants
Assisted with wind leases and the form of such leases for the State of Louisiana Provided contract review and general corporate representation for a start-up renewable energy services company that provides services on wind turbines and solar panel services
Drafted construction contracts for the design and construction of a 40 MMGY (million gallon per year) ethanol production facility
Negotiated and drafted wind leases for several TIMOs (Timber Investment Management Organizations) in Pennsylvania and New York
Provided a solar power purchase agreement and an utility interconnection agreement for a solar array project.
Adams and Reese clients have access to a team of attorneys active in a wide variety of industry organizations who have practiced extensively before federal and state energy and environmental regulators and who are dedicated to sustaining a strong tradition of innovation and effectiveness in the renewable energy industry.
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Review for
Raymond Ward
by a Other Law Firm Position
on 06/30/14
in Appellate Practice
Ray is a superb attorney with insight and superior analytical skills, but is also a true gentlemen in a practice that has, over the past couple of decades, lost a great deal of the necessary human element and interaction that historically set attorne...
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Ray is a superb attorney with insight and superior analytical skills, but is also a true gentlemen in a practice that has, over the past couple of decades, lost a great deal of the necessary human element and interaction that historically set attorneys apart. Ray is a refreshing return to old (and cherished) values.
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Diversity is not new at Adams and Reese and is not the work of one individual or committee, but rather the work of our entire firm. Through dedication, creativity, hard work and leadership of many culturally diverse individuals coming together, our diversity momentum grows stronger every year. Our appreciation of the unique differences among us and how we benefit from the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our attorneys, advisors and staff enhances our service to our clients while it enriches the lives of both our employees and the communities in which we work and live.
The Adams and Reese Diversity Committee is comprised of Deborah Rouen, Partner and Diversity Committee Chairwoman, the Recruiting Partner, the Partner for Associates, an Executive Committee Appointee, three Practice Group Leaders, the Chief Marketing Officer and additional representatives throughout the firm's footprint.
Our minority attorney committee also meets regularly with the firm’s Diversity Chairwoman to further develop and promote diversity through events targeted to other minority attorneys, clients and community members. This committee has successfully held numerous minority receptions and events in conjunction with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Bayou Classic and the Essence Music Festival, as well as sponsorships including the Urban League, Diversity Summits, Black Business Networks, Minority Bar Association events, National Minority AIDS Council efforts, as well as endowed professorships and scholarships at historically black universities.
Adams and Reese women and minorities lead by example and share in the leadership of our firm. We are also proud of our women and minority attorneys serving in leadership positions in professional, civic and philanthropic organizations.
Recent Diversity Honors
Adams and Reese is proud of our diversity recognitions made possible through the hard work, dedication and commitment within the firm:
Diversity Recognition - Top 200 Law Firms for Women Equity Partners American Lawyer Media 2012
Diversity Award - Unity Award in Large Company Category Biz941 Magazine 2012
Diversity Award - Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence Corporate Counsel Women of Color® 2011
Diversity Award - Commitment to Diversity Award Human Resources Management Association 2011
Diversity Award - Commendation of Diversity Principles Louisiana State Bar Association 2010
Diversity Recognition - Diversity Scorecard - Among top 200 law firms in diversity Minority Law Journal 2010, 2009, 2008
Diversity Award - Encouraging Diversity Award, Finalist Minority Business Awards Birmingham Business Journal 2009, 2007
Diversity Recognition - Women in Law Firms - Nationally ranked among nation's best law firms for women American Lawyer Magazine 2009
Diversity Award - Encouraging Diversity Award, First Place Minority Business Awards Birmingham Business Journal 2008
Diversity Recognition - Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity MultiCultural Law Magazine 2008
Diversity Recognition - Top 100 Law Firms for Women Women 3.0 Magazine 2008
Diversity Award - Lighthouse Award - Fostering diversity in the legal profession International Paper Legal Department 2006
Events and Sponsorships Adams and Reese is proud to host, sponsor, partner and participate in numerous diversity initiatives:
ABA Minority Counsel Program
ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee's "Women in Products Liability"
Bayou Classic
Corporate Counsel Women of Color® Annual Career Strategies Conference
Endowed Professorships and Scholarships at Historically Black Universities
Essence Music Festival
GE Midwestern Diversity Conference
Louisiana State Bar Association Minority Involvement Annual Job Fair – Loyola University
Loyola University College of Law Diversity Programs
Martinet Scholarship Gala
Mobile United Ethics and Diversity Seminar
National Association of Women Judges Annual Conference
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