Atty. James C. Meyer

Atty. James C. Meyer

James C. Meyer is co-chair of Riker Danzig’s Public Utilities Practice Group and a founding partner of its multi-disciplinary Energy Group.

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About James C. Meyer at a glance

James C. Meyer is a energy attorney based in Madison, New Jersey, practicing at Riker Danzig LLP. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Madison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James C. Meyer is co-chair of Riker Danzig’s Public Utilities Practice Group and a founding partner of its multi-disciplinary Energy Group
  • Mr. Meyer focuses primarily on energy, telecommunications, and other public utility and regulatory matters
  • Much of his energy work centers on representing investor-owned electric utilities to obtain approval of their programs and investments while ensuring that they can charge rates that allow them to cover all their costs and earn a reasonable return
  • Mr. Meyer is also experienced with energy efficiency and renewable energy (e.g., solar) programs and projects, and transactional matters, including power purchase agreements
  • His clients include Rockland Electric Company, a Consolidated Edison subsidiary, and Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. On the telecommunications side, Mr. Meyer focuses on representing competitive carriers concerning regulatory impacts from federal and state laws that are designed to introduce more competition into the market
  • In addition, he assists emerging telecommunications companies with local authorizations, mergers and other financial transactions
  • His clients include Sprint and other certified local exchange carriers

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. Meyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James C. Meyer's law office located?
James C. Meyer's law practice is located in Madison, New Jersey. The firm is Riker Danzig LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Meyer handle?
James C. Meyer focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did James C. Meyer go to law school?
James C. Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
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What awards or recognition has James C. Meyer received?
James C. Meyer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University–Newark
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Electricity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Companies
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legislative
- 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 (Newark)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Newark)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Newark)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Newark)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Newark)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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