Husch Blackwell Announces Richard Bonnifield Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers
Washington, DC-based partner Richard Bonnifield of national law firm Husch Blackwell has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers guide.
Bonnifield is known for representing utilities, renewable energy developers, and independent power producers in front of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to secure necessary approvals and regulatory mechanisms for their operations. He assists clients in obtaining market-based rate authority, exempt wholesale generator status, and qualifying facility status, in addition to handling applications for transactions falling under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
The Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers list honors top attorneys in the United States who specialize in oil and gas, electricity, mining, nuclear power, water, wind, solar, and other alternative energy technologies. These legal professionals cover a wide range of practices, from energy regulation to corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and finance. Their work also includes litigation focused on energy-related matters and infrastructure development to support the global power grid.