With offices in Washington D.C., Seattle, the Bay Area, Houston, and Louisiana, Van Ness Feldman's lawyers, public policy advisors, and land use planners serve a diverse clientele which includes leading electric utilities, natural gas and oil production and pipeline interests, renewable energy project developers, real estate investors and developers, financial institutions, investment funds, clean technology companies, federal lands concessioners, municipal organizations, ports, trade associations, and coalitions.

We help clients design and comply with federal and state regulatory programs; develop new energy and real estate projects; address complex public and private land use issues; secure permits for project development and operations; advocate before federal and state governments, agencies, and the courts; close major acquisitions and divestitures; and assist in the development of federal and state policies regarding the use and protection of energy and environmental resources.

Van Ness Feldman's unwavering commitment to a focused practice, coupled with the extensive government service and industry experience of numerous firm professionals has resulted in an uncommon depth of perspective which informs creative and practical solutions to the complex issues faced by our clients.

Participants in our summer programs receive a wide variety of substantive assignments across practice disciplines and industries; mentoring and training by leading energy and environmental professionals, as well as the opportunity to get to let loose and have fun with the entire VNF team.