Lawrence Reichman

Larry Reichman focuses his practice on representing public utilities and other communications and energy companies in regulatory proceedings, litigation, and transactions. These include obtaining regulatory approval for a variety of transactions; general rate cases and other cost, rate, and rulemaking proceedings; litigation and appeals; municipal franchise matters; and wholesale transactions. He also works on permitting and siting of energy projects, including renewable generation and transmission facilities, and transactions involving large-scale solar and wind projects.  He also represents businesses - including telecommunications companies, vehicle dealers and health care providers - on trade regulation and unfair trade practice matters, including Attorney General investigations and class actions.

As Associate General Counsel with Northwest Natural Gas Co., Larry worked on regulatory proceedings, gas storage project siting, transmission and commodity transactions, and business ventures.

Professional Recognition

• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  

  (AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)

Professional Leadership

• Oregon State Bar Association, Energy, Telecommunications, and Utility Section, Chair, 2007
• Oregon State Bar Association, Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section, Past Chair, 1996 
• Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Inc., Director, 1988 - Present

Related Employment

• Northwest Natural Gas Co., Portland, OR, Associate General Counsel, 1995 - 1997
• Perkins Coie, Portland, OR,  Of Counsel, 1993 - 1995
• Perkins Coie, Portland, OR, Associate, 1986 - 1993

Clerkships

• Hon. Edward Warren, Oregon Court of Appeals, 1984 - 1986