James H. Jeffries, IV Partner

With more than three decades of experience in the natural gas, telecommunications, and other regulated utility sectors, Jim Jeffries is viewed by clients as a seasoned business advisor on a broad range of energy and regulatory issues. He advises public and private companies and utilities on regulatory and enforcement matters before state public utility commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, often serving as first chair in administrative trials.

Jim currently serves as regulatory counsel for three natural gas local distribution companies and an investor owned electric public utility. As regulatory counsel, he is involved in administrative litigation at the state and federal level in a variety of jurisdictions. Jim also has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the North Carolina Supreme Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Utilizing his broad experience in the natural gas sector, Jim provides general business and strategic planning, upstream supply and capacity negotiation and compliance planning advice to natural gas companies and energy utilities. He has also advised clients on strategic acquisitions and joint ventures.

Jim has been board certified as a specialist in utilities law by the North Carolina State Bar. In addition to practicing law, he has served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.