Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP

Natural Gas Law Firm in Washington, D.C.

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP

Natural Gas Law Firm in Washington, D.C.

Firm Overview

Attorneys committed to making a difference:
Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP represents interstate natural gas pipeline and storage companies, as well as local distribution companies, producers and end-users, before the FERC, the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. The firm prides itself on providing high quality legal services on a cost-effective basis. Over its long history, the firm has been involved in all areas of natural gas regulation at the federal level. The firm's founding partner in the regulatory field was a former General Counsel of the Federal Power Commission, the predecessor to the FERC. One of the firm's original partners, Walter Gallagher, co-authored a treatise entitled "A Compilation of the Legislative History of the Natural Gas Act." Often used as a reference by energy law practitioners, the work has been cited in various publications and court opinions.

The firm has two partners, Frank X. Kelly and Steve Stojic, who have more than 65 years of combined experience relating to FERC legal and regulatory matters. Peers have given these counselors an AV Preeminent rating* from Martindale Hubbell. This award recognizes their stellar analytical skills, legal knowledge, judgment, experience and communication abilities.

Main Office

Main Office
818 18th Street, N.W.
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006

Phone

(202) 289-7200

Fax

(202) 289-7698

Websites

www.gbmdc.com

Environment

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP represents clients nationwide before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Vital legal advice in the dynamic area of natural gas regulation:

The firm primarily represents clients before the Commission in all facets of natural gas regulation under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). The firm has vast experience in providing legal counsel in matters relating to FERC regulation and compliance, successfully litigating complex cases, and helping to achieve favorable resolution of proceedings by settlement. The firm offers legal services on a wide array of regulatory issues:
-Transportation rates, tariff and contract matters for
interstate natural gas pipeline companies, including NGA
Section 4 and Section 5 rate proceedings
-Certification and abandonment of interstate natural gas
pipeline facilities - NGA Section 7
-Natural gas storage - certificate, rate and tariff issues
-LNG facilities
-Hearings/Trials at the Commission
-Settlement negotiations
-Complaint proceedings
-Compliance with FERC policies and regulations
-Enforcement proceedings, audits and investigations
-Civil penalties
-Appeals of FERC orders

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Frank X. Kelly

Frank X. Kelly brings 38 years of practical knowledge and experience to Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP and assists clients with all types of natural gas regulatory concerns. Prior to joining the firm in 1974, he served on the Commission's staff in the Office of General Counsel. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Kelly has been actively engaged in the representation of interstate natural gas pipelines in their rate, tariff and certificate proceedings before the Commission and the federal courts. He also has represented producers, local distribution companies and end-users in various Commission proceedings. In addition, Mr. Kelly regularly counsels clients regarding compliance with the Commission's policies and regulatory requirements.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
-Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1970

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctorate, 1974

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Frank X. Kelly

Frank X. Kelly brings 38 years of practical knowledge and experience to Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP and assists clients with all types of natural gas regulatory concerns. Prior to joining the firm in 1974, he served on the Commission's staff in the Office of General Counsel. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Kelly has been actively engaged in the representation of interstate natural gas pipelines in their rate, tariff and certificate proceedings before the Commission and the federal courts. He also has represented producers, local distribution companies and end-users in various Commission proceedings. In addition, Mr. Kelly regularly counsels clients regarding compliance with the Commission's policies and regulatory requirements.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
-Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1970

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

Georgetown University Law Center Juris Doctorate, 1974


Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Steve Stojic

Steve Stojic has spent 30 years in the field of energy law. Following graduation from law school, he served a two-year clerkship in the Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges. Mr. Stojic joined the firm in 1982 and has been involved in a variety of rate, tariff and certificate proceedings on behalf of interstate natural gas pipeline companies. He has represented clients in highly complex litigation, including rate cases and complaints set for hearing, as well as in numerous appellate proceedings before the federal courts. In addition, Mr. Stojic assists clients with contract matters and compliance with FERC regulations.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-University of Michigan, J.D., 1980
-University of Michigan, B.A., with high distinction, 1977

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

University of Michigan
Juris Doctorate, 1980

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Steve Stojic

Steve Stojic has spent 30 years in the field of energy law. Following graduation from law school, he served a two-year clerkship in the Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges. Mr. Stojic joined the firm in 1982 and has been involved in a variety of rate, tariff and certificate proceedings on behalf of interstate natural gas pipeline companies. He has represented clients in highly complex litigation, including rate cases and complaints set for hearing, as well as in numerous appellate proceedings before the federal courts. In addition, Mr. Stojic assists clients with contract matters and compliance with FERC regulations.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-University of Michigan, J.D., 1980
-University of Michigan, B.A., with high distinction, 1977

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

University of Michigan Juris Doctorate, 1980


Firm Overview

Attorneys committed to making a difference:
Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP represents interstate natural gas pipeline and storage companies, as well as local distribution companies, producers and end-users, before the FERC, the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. The firm prides itself on providing high quality legal services on a cost-effective basis. Over its long history, the firm has been involved in all areas of natural gas regulation at the federal level. The firm's founding partner in the regulatory field was a former General Counsel of the Federal Power Commission, the predecessor to the FERC. One of the firm's original partners, Walter Gallagher, co-authored a treatise entitled "A Compilation of the Legislative History of the Natural Gas Act." Often used as a reference by energy law practitioners, the work has been cited in various publications and court opinions.

The firm has two partners, Frank X. Kelly and Steve Stojic, who have more than 65 years of combined experience relating to FERC legal and regulatory matters. Peers have given these counselors an AV Preeminent rating* from Martindale Hubbell. This award recognizes their stellar analytical skills, legal knowledge, judgment, experience and communication abilities.

Main Office

Main Office
818 18th Street, N.W.
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006

Phone

(202) 289-7200

Fax

(202) 289-7698

Websites

www.gbmdc.com

Environment

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP represents clients nationwide before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Vital legal advice in the dynamic area of natural gas regulation:

The firm primarily represents clients before the Commission in all facets of natural gas regulation under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). The firm has vast experience in providing legal counsel in matters relating to FERC regulation and compliance, successfully litigating complex cases, and helping to achieve favorable resolution of proceedings by settlement. The firm offers legal services on a wide array of regulatory issues:
-Transportation rates, tariff and contract matters for
interstate natural gas pipeline companies, including NGA
Section 4 and Section 5 rate proceedings
-Certification and abandonment of interstate natural gas
pipeline facilities - NGA Section 7
-Natural gas storage - certificate, rate and tariff issues
-LNG facilities
-Hearings/Trials at the Commission
-Settlement negotiations
-Complaint proceedings
-Compliance with FERC policies and regulations
-Enforcement proceedings, audits and investigations
-Civil penalties
-Appeals of FERC orders

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Frank X. Kelly

Frank X. Kelly brings 38 years of practical knowledge and experience to Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP and assists clients with all types of natural gas regulatory concerns. Prior to joining the firm in 1974, he served on the Commission's staff in the Office of General Counsel. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Kelly has been actively engaged in the representation of interstate natural gas pipelines in their rate, tariff and certificate proceedings before the Commission and the federal courts. He also has represented producers, local distribution companies and end-users in various Commission proceedings. In addition, Mr. Kelly regularly counsels clients regarding compliance with the Commission's policies and regulatory requirements.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
-Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1970

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctorate, 1974

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Frank X. Kelly

Frank X. Kelly brings 38 years of practical knowledge and experience to Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP and assists clients with all types of natural gas regulatory concerns. Prior to joining the firm in 1974, he served on the Commission's staff in the Office of General Counsel. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Kelly has been actively engaged in the representation of interstate natural gas pipelines in their rate, tariff and certificate proceedings before the Commission and the federal courts. He also has represented producers, local distribution companies and end-users in various Commission proceedings. In addition, Mr. Kelly regularly counsels clients regarding compliance with the Commission's policies and regulatory requirements.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
-Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1970

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

Georgetown University Law Center Juris Doctorate, 1974


Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Steve Stojic

Steve Stojic has spent 30 years in the field of energy law. Following graduation from law school, he served a two-year clerkship in the Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges. Mr. Stojic joined the firm in 1982 and has been involved in a variety of rate, tariff and certificate proceedings on behalf of interstate natural gas pipeline companies. He has represented clients in highly complex litigation, including rate cases and complaints set for hearing, as well as in numerous appellate proceedings before the federal courts. In addition, Mr. Stojic assists clients with contract matters and compliance with FERC regulations.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-University of Michigan, J.D., 1980
-University of Michigan, B.A., with high distinction, 1977

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

University of Michigan
Juris Doctorate, 1980

Gallagher, Boland and Meiburger, LLP
Steve Stojic

Steve Stojic has spent 30 years in the field of energy law. Following graduation from law school, he served a two-year clerkship in the Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges. Mr. Stojic joined the firm in 1982 and has been involved in a variety of rate, tariff and certificate proceedings on behalf of interstate natural gas pipeline companies. He has represented clients in highly complex litigation, including rate cases and complaints set for hearing, as well as in numerous appellate proceedings before the federal courts. In addition, Mr. Stojic assists clients with contract matters and compliance with FERC regulations.

Admissions:
-District of Columbia
-U.S. Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education:
-University of Michigan, J.D., 1980
-University of Michigan, B.A., with high distinction, 1977

Memberships:
-Energy Bar Association
-American Bar Association

Education

University of Michigan Juris Doctorate, 1980


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