James C. Meyer

James C. Meyer

Energy Law

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Madison, New Jersey
37+ years experience
Riker Danzig LLP
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973-538-0800
https://www.riker.com/attorneys/james-meyer
7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250, Madison, NJ 07940
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Bio

James C. Meyer is co-chair of Riker Danzig’s Public Utilities Practice Group and a founding partner of its multi-disciplinary Energy Group. Mr. Meyer focuses primarily on energy, telecommunications, and other public utility and regulatory matters. Much of his energy work centers on representing investor-owned electric utilities to obtain approval of their programs and investments while ensuring that they can charge rates that allow them to cover all their costs and earn a reasonable return. Mr. Meyer is also experienced with energy efficiency and renewable energy (e.g., solar) programs and projects, and transactional matters, including power purchase agreements. His clients include Rockland Electric Company, a Consolidated Edison subsidiary, and Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. On the telecommunications side, Mr. Meyer focuses on representing competitive carriers concerning regulatory impacts from federal and state laws that are designed to introduce more competition into the market. In addition, he assists emerging telecommunications companies with local authorizations, mergers and other financial transactions. His clients include Sprint and other certified local exchange carriers.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

State Capital

Trenton

Highest Court

New Jersey Supreme Court

Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2016)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2012)
  • Recognized: Energy Law
  • Recognized: Energy Regulatory Law
  • Practice Area: Utilities Law
  • Special Focus: Administrative
  • Special Focus: Appellate
  • Special Focus: Electricity
  • Special Focus: Energy Companies
  • Special Focus: Legislative
  • Special Focus: Litigation
  • Special Focus: Public Utility
  • Special Focus: Regulatory
  • Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

  • Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1988
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