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.
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving Madison, NJ
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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). Serves clients in Madison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
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James C. Meyer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. Meyer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Madison.
Energy & Utilities Law in Madison
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Madison
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 venue, 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.
Madison Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Madison-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 Madison Choose James C. Meyer
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 James C. Meyer's practice in the field of energy.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association, James C. Meyer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means James C. Meyer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Madison
A Madison-based practice means James C. Meyer 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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