Our Experience
Located in our nation's capital with easy access to the federal agencies and Congress, our firm maintains a thriving energy regulatory practice, centered on electric utility regulation, hydroelectric licensing and renewable energy development. We are one of the only law firms within the U.S. to have researched and advised on ocean energy development and we maintain the only Web Log on Offshore Renewables . At the same time and in contrast to other energy boutiques, our firm recognizes that our clients are best served by lawyers with a diverse range of skills. To that end, we have cultivated an active appellate practice which addresses a wide range of matters before federal and state courts nationwide. And we have litigated cases on a range of civil, commercial, criminal and enforcement matters before administrative agencies, courts and juries. To learn more about our practice, select an option from the menu at left.

Why Choose LOCE?
With so many laywers, why choose us? Below are four E-sons (reasons):

Extra Mile: In the tradition of Abraham Lincoln (another small firm lawyer) who according to legend walked a mile out of his way to return money to a customer, our firm also goes that extra mile for all of our clients. Naturally, our clients can always expect superior legal research and representation from our firm. But to us, going the extra mile means more: returning phone calls within 24 hours, keeping clients informed of all options and developments in a case, ensuring that clients have time to review and approve documents before those documents are filed, getting cases resolved as quickly as the legal system will permit and investigating whether there are other sources, such as fee shifting statutes or insurance coverage which might cover legal costs.

Estimates: We are one of few law firms which will set a realistic budget for our clients and stick to it. If we exceed our estimate, our firm -- not the client-- assumes the cost. After all, if a law firm lacks the expertise to develop a realistic budget, will it have the expertise to handle your complicated matter? And if your lawyer cannot be trusted to keep her word on fees, is she worth entrusting with your case?

Education: Law is a public resource owned equally by all citizens whose tax dollars pay for the legislative and judicial bodies that comprise our legal system. Our firm believes that all citizens are entitled to know and understand the law and to that end, we have strived to educate our clients and the general public about legal resources which can assist them. Our educational efforts include our Pro Bono Library and our various tutorials on legal research on-line. While many legal problems require the expertise and specialized knowlege of a lawyer, having educated clients makes our work much easier and more rewarding.

Electronic Capability: Our firm has integrated technology into our practice since our start. We have utilized e-mail for communications and the web for research since 1994 and were one of the first law firms on line with a website in 1995. Our use of technology for research, communication, agency and court filings (where accepted) and document and trial preparation enables us to keep overhead costs low -- which means lower rates for our clients.

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