In addition to negotiating long-term leases, easements and purchase contracts for land and right of way acquisition, we have extensive experience negotiating and addressing issues unique to our energy clients:
- Railroad service, side-track, encroachment, grade crossing and new infrastructure agreements with Class I and short line railroads
- Road and highway infrastructure development agreements with state departments of transportation
- Partnerships with city and county governments to develop new or expanded facilities utilizing publicly owned land to enhance economic development opportunities
- Property management issues relating to right of way and facility encroachments by adjoining landowners and dispute resolution of conflicts that arise from inconsistent, adjoining land uses
- Condemnation of right of way and property for electric utility providers
- Stormwater, traffic, site plan and subdivision issues affecting energy production and distribution facilities
- Integration of energy production and transmission facilities in urban and suburban areas
- Assistance with public relations and grassroots efforts to mitigate opposition to and build support for new energy facilities
- Assembly and coordination of multidisciplinary project teams that include surveyors, local title counsel, civil engineers, traffic engineers and specialized land consultants