Cullen Weston Pines & Bach has been involved in regulatory and administrative law from the time the firm was founded. For the energy and telecommunications industries, where the pace of change is swift, Cullen Weston Pines & Bach provides comprehensive, active counsel.
The firm represents a variety of interests and organizations in this area. With extensive expertise in complex judicial proceedings, energy litigation, regulatory proceedings and commercial transactions, the energy and telecommunications group at Cullen Weston Pines & Bach also understands the legislative and political aspects of restructuring and change.
Over many years, firm attorneys have encouraged a balanced, bipartisan approach to energy policy by state policymakers and regulators. In telecommunications, firm attorneys have been strong advocates for competition in the local phone market. The group also analyzes and shapes strategies that weigh the importance of public opinion.
Cullen Weston Pines & Bach represents clients in proceedings before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Department of Administration (DOA), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other administrative agencies. The firm continuously fosters good working relationships with counsel and staff of these agencies to stay abreast of issues that affect a client's interests.
