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Jeffrey-Kuhn
D: (518) 701-2746  
jkuhn@harrisbeach.com

Jeffrey D. Kuhn

  Member

(518) 701-2746
  jkuhn@harrisbeach.com
“My practice focuses on helping clients navigate through complex and technically demanding areas of the law to achieve their business objectives.”
Profile
Representative Matters
Professional and Civic
Areas of Experience
Admissions
Education
Location
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Jeff focuses his practice on energy and environmental matters, large project development, and complex commercial litigation, including judicial and administrative trials and appeals.  He has extensive experience representing major clients on their most important and technically complex matters, including transmission infrastructure development, conventional and unconventional oil and gas production and storage, climate change and other matters.  Jeff’s clients include energy, utility, waste management, and other highly regulated companies on permitting, planning, government relations, regulatory compliance and analysis, governmental initiatives, commercial negotiations, land use, and litigation associated with renewable energy facilities and other projects.

In addition to his extensive experience before U.S. courts and regulators, Jeff has represented clients internationally, such as the world’s largest toy manufacturer on waste management issues, a major multinational energy company involved in Romanian hydraulic fracturing permitting and litigation, and a British energy company bidding for concessions on unconventional gas development throughout the United Kingdom. He has also represented international governments on cross-border environmental impact review for major infrastructure projects.

Jeff performs regular environmental, permitting, and land use due diligence for energy companies, infrastructure funds, commercial banks, and institutional investors in the development, financing, purchase, and sale of renewable generation projects.

In addition to his energy and environmental practice, Jeff has managed attorney teams in diverse commercial litigations in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including extensive experience in banking litigation.

Representative Matters

  • Successfully represented a leading interstate natural gas pipeline company in a National Environmental Policy Act case before the U.S. Second Circuit challenging approvals issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Served as lead counsel to an energy company in a multi-party competitive adjudicatory proceeding before the New York State Public Service Commission relating to proposed major electric transmission upgrade project to relieve system congestion on the Upstate New York-Southeast New York (UPNY-SENY) and Central East interfaces.
  • Advised major energy company on proposal to develop, permit, construct, and operate a 104-MW wind energy project in Steuben County, New York – including preparation of applications under Article 7 and 10 of the New York State Public Service Law.
  • Counseled private water-works corporation in numerous matters before the Public Service Commission, including contested rate cases and proceedings related to the development of proposed state-of-the-art desalination facility in Rockland County, New York.
  • Represented one of the largest waste management companies in North America on numerous project development and permitting matters, including procurement of all permits and authorizations necessary to expand the largest commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility in the eastern United States.
  • Advised major multi-national energy company in Romanian hydraulic fracturing litigation.
  • Counseled British energy company bidding for concessions on unconventional gas development throughout the United Kingdom.
  • Led international team drafting waste management contracts for one of the world’s largest toy companies for facilities in six countries.
  • Performing regulatory and environmental due diligence investigations for numerous acquisitions and financings of electric generation facilities, transmission projects, and major sports arenas.
  • Furnished guidance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding environmental impact review for proposed Qatar-Bahrain Causeway.
  • Secured victory for a Moroccan energy company in a multimillion-dollar international case to prevent drawdown on a letter of credit.
  • Served as counsel for major renewable energy firm in all environmental permitting related to biomass-fired electric generating facilities in northern New York State.
  • Provided legal advice to major global shipping company on conversion of fleet from bunker fuel to liquefied natural gas, associated LNG fuel supply agreements, and development of LNG liquefaction facilities in two states.

Professional and Civic

  • Albany County Legislature, 35th Legislative District, Legislator, January 2020 to present.
  • Town of Bethlehem, New York, Councilman and Deputy Supervisor, 2012 to 2015.
  • Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education, Lusaka, Zambia, Visiting Professor, 2018.

Recognition

  • Law360 “Rising Star,” environmental law, 2013, one of five attorneys under the age of 40 honored for noteworthy legal accomplishments in environmental law.
  • Jeopardy! television game show, Three-day champion

Legal Practices

Business and Commercial Litigation
Environmental

Industry Teams

Energy

Admissions

New York

Boston College Law School

JD 
2002

American University

BA 
1999

Location

Albany, NY Office
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February 1, 2023

A Lateral Look: Partner Jeffrey Kuhn, Energy Industry Team

When it came time to consider ways to expand his career as an energy and environmental lawyer, Partner Jeff Kuhn knew what he was looking fo
News
March 15, 2022

Jeffrey Kuhn, Energy and Environmental Attorney with National and International Regulatory and Project Development Experience, Joins Harris Beach PLLC as Partner

Harris Beach PLLC has elected experienced energy and environmental attorney Jeffrey Kuhn as a partner with its Energy Industry Team, which r
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Harris Beach Sponsoring the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Annual Winter Policy Summit

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Jeffrey D. Kuhn

jkuhn@harrisbeach.com
D: (518) 701-2746
Albany, NY Office
Jeffrey-Kuhn
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/kuhn-jeffrey-d/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice
Environmental Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Energy Industry Team

■ Profile

Jeff focuses his practice on energy and environmental matters, large project development, and complex commercial litigation, including judicial and administrative trials and appeals.  He has extensive experience representing major clients on their most important and technically complex matters, including transmission infrastructure development, conventional and unconventional oil and gas production and storage, climate change and other matters.  Jeff’s clients include energy, utility, waste management, and other highly regulated companies on permitting, planning, government relations, regulatory compliance and analysis, governmental initiatives, commercial negotiations, land use, and litigation associated with renewable energy facilities and other projects.

In addition to his extensive experience before U.S. courts and regulators, Jeff has represented clients internationally, such as the world’s largest toy manufacturer on waste management issues, a major multinational energy company involved in Romanian hydraulic fracturing permitting and litigation, and a British energy company bidding for concessions on unconventional gas development throughout the United Kingdom. He has also represented international governments on cross-border environmental impact review for major infrastructure projects.

Jeff performs regular environmental, permitting, and land use due diligence for energy companies, infrastructure funds, commercial banks, and institutional investors in the development, financing, purchase, and sale of renewable generation projects.

In addition to his energy and environmental practice, Jeff has managed attorney teams in diverse commercial litigations in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including extensive experience in banking litigation.

■ Representative Matters

  • Successfully represented a leading interstate natural gas pipeline company in a National Environmental Policy Act case before the U.S. Second Circuit challenging approvals issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Served as lead counsel to an energy company in a multi-party competitive adjudicatory proceeding before the New York State Public Service Commission relating to proposed major electric transmission upgrade project to relieve system congestion on the Upstate New York-Southeast New York (UPNY-SENY) and Central East interfaces.
  • Advised major energy company on proposal to develop, permit, construct, and operate a 104-MW wind energy project in Steuben County, New York – including preparation of applications under Article 7 and 10 of the New York State Public Service Law.
  • Counseled private water-works corporation in numerous matters before the Public Service Commission, including contested rate cases and proceedings related to the development of proposed state-of-the-art desalination facility in Rockland County, New York.
  • Represented one of the largest waste management companies in North America on numerous project development and permitting matters, including procurement of all permits and authorizations necessary to expand the largest commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility in the eastern United States.
  • Advised major multi-national energy company in Romanian hydraulic fracturing litigation.
  • Counseled British energy company bidding for concessions on unconventional gas development throughout the United Kingdom.
  • Led international team drafting waste management contracts for one of the world’s largest toy companies for facilities in six countries.
  • Performing regulatory and environmental due diligence investigations for numerous acquisitions and financings of electric generation facilities, transmission projects, and major sports arenas.
  • Furnished guidance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding environmental impact review for proposed Qatar-Bahrain Causeway.
  • Secured victory for a Moroccan energy company in a multimillion-dollar international case to prevent drawdown on a letter of credit.
  • Served as counsel for major renewable energy firm in all environmental permitting related to biomass-fired electric generating facilities in northern New York State.
  • Provided legal advice to major global shipping company on conversion of fleet from bunker fuel to liquefied natural gas, associated LNG fuel supply agreements, and development of LNG liquefaction facilities in two states.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Albany County Legislature, 35th Legislative District, Legislator, January 2020 to present.
  • Town of Bethlehem, New York, Councilman and Deputy Supervisor, 2012 to 2015.
  • Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education, Lusaka, Zambia, Visiting Professor, 2018.

■ Admissions

  • Law360 “Rising Star,” environmental law, 2013, one of five attorneys under the age of 40 honored for noteworthy legal accomplishments in environmental law.
  • Jeopardy! television game show, Three-day champion

■ Education

Boston College Law School
 ,JD
 ,2002
American University
 ,BA
 ,1999

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

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Appellate
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Diversity Compliance
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
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Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
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Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Energy
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Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

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Albany, NY 12207
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Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

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Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

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New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

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Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
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Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
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White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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