Atty. Griffin Rice
Griffin Rice focuses on energy regulatory matters, primarily representing oil and gas companies and utilities before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state agencies, as well as in related litigation in state and federal courts. His practice encompasses a wide range of issues under the Interstate Commerce Act and the Natural Gas Act—from permitting and ratemaking disputes to regulatory compliance and LNG project development.
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Griffin Rice is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas District of Columbia (2019). Educated at South Texas College of Law J.D. (—) and Texas Tech University B.B.A. Energy Commerce (—). Active member of State Bar of Texas District of Columbia Bar Association Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Griffin Rice focuses on energy regulatory matters, primarily representing oil and gas companies and utilities before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state agencies, as well as in related litigation in state and federal courts
- His practice encompasses a wide range of issues under the Interstate Commerce Act and the Natural Gas Act—from permitting and ratemaking disputes to regulatory compliance and LNG project development
- In addition to his FERC practice, Griffin has experience litigating eminent domain cases and disputes over the sale and purchase of natural gas
- Concentrations • Energy regulation • Oil and gas pipelines • Energy litigation • Liquefied natural gas • Global energy and infrastructure Experience Representative Matters • Represented utilities and local distribution companies in rate cases involving major interstate natural gas pipelines.° • Represented oil storage terminal owner in complaint proceedings before FERC and the Louisiana Public Service Commission.° • Advised owner of natural gas gathering system in the abandonment of offshore facilities in both State and Federal waters.° • Represented natural gas marketers and utilities in disputes over the pricing and supply of gas during extreme winter weather events.° • Represented intrastate oil and gas pipelines in eminent domain cases across the state of Texas.° °The above representations were handled by Mr. Rice prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Recognition & Leadership Professional & Community Involvement • Member, State Bar of Texas • Member, District of Columbia Bar Association • Member, Energy Bar Association
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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