Atty. Dan H. McCrary

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.

Birmingham Birmingham 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (205) 251-8100

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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Dan H. McCrary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan H. McCrary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dan H. McCrary

Where is Dan H. McCrary's law office located?
Dan H. McCrary's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dan H. McCrary handle?
Dan H. McCrary focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Dan H. McCrary practiced law?
Dan H. McCrary has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Dan H. McCrary go to law school?
Dan H. McCrary earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (—, 1977).
How can I contact Dan H. McCrary for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dan H. McCrary received?
Dan H. McCrary's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Electricity; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Samford University
- 1980
Samford University
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Electricity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Birmingham)
- 2011

Bar Admissions

United States, U.S. Supreme Court
United States, D.C. Circuit
United States, Eleventh Circuit
United States, Ninth Circuit
United States, Fifth Circuit
Alabama
Admitted: 1980

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