Utility law
Stone & Gerken provides comprehensive solutions for utility law challenges.
Choosing Stone & Gerken
Utilities providers often face unique legal challenges that require specialized knowledge. At Stone & Gerken, we are committed to addressing those challenges and providing effective solutions. As trusted outside general counsel for numerous utility clients, we represent both governmental and non-governmental entities, including water, wastewater, electric, and solid waste collection systems. For over 30 years, Stone & Gerken has proudly served as the Cooperative Attorney for Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECO Energy), a billion-dollar asset rural electric cooperative with nearly 250,000 members.
Our team frequently assists clients in building or acquiring utility systems, including financing through specialized debt transactions. We also manage day-to-day utility law matters arising from client business operations, including plant operations, capital improvements, litigation and negotiating agreements with developers.
From siting and permitting to easement, right-of-way, and related real estate transactions, we cover every aspect of utility law. Should litigation arise, our experienced team is ready to provide support.
Utilities providers often face unique legal challenges that require specialized knowledge. At Stone & Gerken, we are committed to addressing those challenges and providing effective solutions. As trusted outside general counsel for numerous utility clients, we represent both governmental and non-governmental entities, including water, wastewater, electric, and solid waste collection systems. For over 30 years, Stone & Gerken has proudly served as the Cooperative Attorney for Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECO Energy), a billion-dollar asset rural electric cooperative with nearly 250,000 members.
Our team frequently assists clients in building or acquiring utility systems, including financing through specialized debt transactions. We also manage day-to-day utility law matters arising from client business operations, including plant operations, capital improvements, litigation and negotiating agreements with developers.
From siting and permitting to easement, right-of-way, and related real estate transactions, we cover every aspect of utility law. Should litigation arise, our experienced team is ready to provide support.
Practice Areas
General Counsel Services
Capital Finance & Borrowing Transactions
Rate Methodology Legal Review & Implementation
Operations & Maintenance Agreements
Issuer’s / Borrower’s Counsel Services in Municipal Bond, USDA, State Revolving Fund, & Other Debt Transactions
Territorial, Franchise, & Interlocal Agreements
Acquisitions & Reorganizations
Real Estate Matters Including ROW & Easement Acquisition
General Counsel Services
Capital Finance & Borrowing Transactions
Rate Methodology Legal Review & Implementation
Operations & Maintenance Agreements
Issuer’s/Borrower’s Counsel Services in Municipal Bond, State Revolving Fund, USDA, & Other Debt Transactions
Territorial, Franchise, & Interlocal Agreements
Acquisitions & Reorganizations
Real Estate Matters Including ROW & Easement Acquisition
Who We Serve
Our team works with public, private, and cooperative utility systems, municipalities, dependent and independent special districts, purchasers of utility systems, and contractors who serve utility clients.
