EDUCATION

University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993

  • Chancellor, McNeill Law Society, Moot Court National Team

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, B.A. History, cum laude, 1984

 

ADMITTED

Virginia 1993

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Petersburg, Virginia

 
Lawyers / Professionals
 
Patrick T. Horne
Partner
One James Center
901 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-4030
T: 804.775.1387
F: 804.698.2064
phorne@mcguirewoods.com

Mr. Horne’s practice has involved both international and domestic aspects of the energy sector. In Pakistan, he assisted in the negotiation and development of project documents in connection with the Pakistan’s first privatization of a state-owned power plant. He has also been involved in the development of procedures for the privatization of generating and distribution facilities in India.

Domestically, he has assisted in the representation of electric utilities and related companies in energy regulatory matters including ratemaking proceedings and appeals, compliance with PURPA regulations, and the establishment of exempt wholesale generators. In addition, he has negotiated contracts for the purchase of more than 40 gas or steam generating units; engineering, procurement and construction contracts for generating facilities with an aggregate capacity of approximately 4500 MW; and related agreements including electrical interconnection agreements.

Practices & Industries Previous Experience
  • Managing Counsel - Generation and Clearinghouse, Dominion Resources Services, Inc., January 2002-August 2002
  • Hunton & Williams, Energy and Public Utilities Department, Associate, 1993-1996; Law Clerk, 1992-1993; Paralegal, 1987-1992
  • Summer Intern, Richmond Office of the Public Defender, 1991
  • Research Analyst, Technical Associates, Incorporated, 1983-1987
Speaking Engagements
  • Electric Industry Restructuring, Congress of Industrial Boiler Operations, June 1996
Professional Affiliations
  • Virginia Bar Association 1993
  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Energy Bar Association 1996
  • Virginia State Bar
    • Section of Administrative Law, 1993
    • Member, Board of Governors
  • American Bar Association