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    Nathan G. Huntwork

    Partner

    New Orleans
    504-584-9203
    nathan.huntwork@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    BusinessWholesale Power and Regulated UtilitiesEnergy

    Nathan Huntwork practices in the area of business and finance, and focuses in the areas of energy and utility regulation. He has represented electric public utilities in a broad range of regulatory proceedings before the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including for power plant acquisitions, mine acquisitions and issues related to electric transmission and wholesale sales.

    Nathan also serves on the firm's Ethics Committee.

    Experience

    • Representation of an electric utility before the Louisiana Public Service Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the acquisition of $300 million generating facility from an affiliated entity.
    • Representation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to market-based rate authority for wholesales sales of electric energy and capacity, and associated tariff filings and amendments.
    • Representation of an electric utility before the Louisiana Public Service Commission for authorization to install automated "smart grid" electric meters throughout service area.
    • Representation related to the Louisiana Public Service Commission's renewable energy program.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • June 6, 2024

      Chambers USA Guide 2024 Ranks 24 Phelps Practice Areas and 69 Lawyers…

    More +
    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 1, 2023

      Chambers USA 2023 Ranks 20 Phelps Practice Areas and 60 Lawyers…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 1, 2022

      Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 19 Phelps Practice Areas and 56 Lawyers…

    • May 20, 2021

      Chambers USA 2021 Ranks 18 Phelps Practice Areas and 52 Lawyers…

    Recognition

    • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2017-2018)
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities 
    • Energy Regulatory Law (2022-2025), Utilities Law (2023-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2017-2018)
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities 
    • Energy Regulatory Law (2022-2025), Utilities Law (2023-2025), The Best Lawyers in America

    Education

    • Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, 2008
    • Tulane University, B.A., German Literature, cum laude, 2005
    • Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, 2008
    • Tulane University, B.A., German Literature, cum laude, 2005

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Louisiana State Bar Association - Public Utility Section
    • Energy Bar Association, Louisiana Chapter - Vice President
    • Louisiana State Bar Association - Public Utility Section
    • Energy Bar Association, Louisiana Chapter - Vice President
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