Atty. Dan H. McCrary
DAN McCRARY is a partner at Balch & Bingham LLP, where he serves as Chair of the Energy Practice Group. Over the course of his career, he has represented energy companies in a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and litigated matters.
Energy Law Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Dan H. McCrary at a Glance
Dan H. McCrary is a energy attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in United States, U.S. Supreme Court, United States, D.C. Circuit, United States, Eleventh Circuit, and United States, Ninth Circuit. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1980) and Samford University (—, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Electricity (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan H. McCrary
- DAN McCRARY is a partner at Balch & Bingham LLP, where he serves as Chair of the Energy Practice Group
- Over the course of his career, he has represented energy companies in a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and litigated matters
- These include numerous proceedings before the FERC involving rate filings, complaints, market-based rate authority (including triennial screens and Delivered Price Test analyses), energy auctions, affiliate transactions, transmission tariffs, fuel buyouts, jurisdictional transfers, self-reports, audits and rulemakings
- Mr. McCrary has comparable experience in the retail arena, having been directly responsible for many proceedings before the Alabama Public Service Commission
- Along with his involvement in regulatory proceedings, Mr. McCrary has assisted energy clients in the negotiation and development of various contractual arrangements, including wholesale power transactions, retail electric supply contracts, power pooling agreements, coal supply contracts, and transmission agreements
- He also provides ongoing advice and counsel for corporate clients concerning an array of energy-related topics
- As an outgrowth of the activities outlined above, Mr. McCrary has successfully handled a number of appellate proceedings (federal and state) associated with regulatory orders
- He has also been involved in civil litigation and arbitration involving contract disputes, personal injury, bankruptcy and other issues pertaining to energy companies
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Dan H. McCrary's Areas of Legal Practice
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Energy & Utilities Law in Birmingham
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Dan H. McCrary
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan H. McCrary's practice in the field of energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan H. McCrary brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in United States, U.S. Supreme Court, United States, D.C. Circuit, and United States, Eleventh Circuit, Dan H. McCrary can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means Dan H. McCrary's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Dan H. McCrary attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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