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Overview
EXPERIENCED
McDowell Rackner Gibson is nationally ranked by U.S. News in Energy Law. In Oregon, the firm is top-ranked in Administrative, Regulatory, and Energy law. Our attorneys are recognized locally and nationally as among the best lawyers in Energy, Environmental, Telecommunications, and Administrative Law.
RESPONSIVE
We are committed to a client-centered model based on a clear understanding of our clients’ needs.
EFFECTIVE
We take pride in using our experience, skills, and industry stature to provide our clients with the best possible legal results. And, we work efficiently to accomplish our clients’ goals without burdening them with unnecessary fees.
Rankings
McDowell Rackner Gibson PC is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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- Avangrid Renewables
- Bradley Lake Project Management Committee
- Cascade Natural Gas Corporation
- Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- ComSpan USA
- Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc.
- Guam Power Authority
- Idaho Power Company
- Level 3 Communications
- Northwest Power Pool
- NW Natural
- PacifiCorp
- Portland General Electric
- Southeast Alaska Power Agency
- Surprise Valley Electrification Corp.
- T-Mobile
Rankings
National Rankings
Metro Rankings
Practice Areas
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Communications Law
- Energy
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Oil and Gas Law
- Telecommunications
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Awards
- Top Ranked in Chambers USA 2022.
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Significant Matters
We believe that a healthy work/life balance is essential in supporting excellent lawyering. In 2015, we received the Workplace Leadership Award from Oregon Women Lawyers.
McDowell Rackner Gibson is actively involved in the community and the firm supports numerous organizations and events. Since the firm was founded, we have supported and have served in leadership positions in the Oregon Energy Fund, which provides energy assistance for low income Oregonians. Shareholder Adam Lowney has served as Oregon Energy Fund’s board chair.