Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Energy Law Partner in Chicago
Founded in 1996, Giordano & Asscociates has established itself as a leader in energy law, providing specialized counsel on regulatory, litigation, transactional, and legislative matters. Our team combines deep legal expertise with practical business insights to address complex energy challenges for clients in electricity and natural gas sectors. With decades of collective experience, we have shaped Illinois energy policy through landmark cases, including the development of the state's first utility-scale wind project and the negotiation of groundbreaking electricity supply contracts. Our work has directly influenced regulatory frameworks, delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements for municipal, commercial, and industrial clients.We maintain active involvement in federal and state energy policy discussions, ensuring our clients remain positioned to capitalize on evolving market opportunities. Our attorneys' unique backgrounds in both legal practice and energy consulting enable us to deliver comprehensive solutions that bridge legal compliance with operational realities. Through strategic advocacy and innovative problem-solving, we help clients navigate the complexities of energy regulation and market transformation.
Services
Energy Litigation
Regulatory Advocacy
Renewable Energy Contracts
Electricity Supply Negotiation
Legislative Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialized experience in energy law
- Our attorneys have shaped Illinois energy policy through landmark cases
- We combine legal expertise with practical energy consulting capabilities
- We've secured over $125 million in savings for major clients
- Our team includes former government energy regulators
Services
Energy Litigation
We represent clients in energy-related legal disputes before state and federal regulators and courts. Our practice includes challenging utility rate structures, enforcing energy contracts, and defending clients in regulatory proceedings. With decades of experience, we've secured landmark rulings that shaped Illinois energy policy and delivered significant cost savings for municipal and commercial clients.
Regulatory Advocacy
Our firm advocates for clients before regulatory bodies and legislative committees. We influence energy policy development through strategic testimony, coalition building, and direct negotiations with policymakers. Our work has resulted in major regulatory reforms, including the creation of competitive electricity markets and the establishment of renewable energy standards that benefit both consumers and providers.
Renewable Energy Contracts
We negotiate complex renewable energy agreements for developers and consumers. Our expertise covers power purchase agreements, interconnection contracts, and renewable certificate transactions. We facilitated Illinois' first utility-scale wind project and continue to structure innovative agreements that enable clients to meet sustainability goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and economic viability.
Electricity Supply Negotiation
We negotiate competitive electricity supply contracts for large consumers. Our services include market analysis, contract structuring, and price optimization. We've secured over $125 million in savings for clients like Chicago Public Schools through strategic procurement and have developed frameworks for long-term energy cost management that adapt to market fluctuations.
Legislative Policy Development
Our firm plays a key role in shaping energy legislation at both state and federal levels. We draft policy proposals, lobby lawmakers, and develop implementation frameworks for new energy laws. Our involvement in creating the Illinois Electric Service Customer Choice Law established the foundation for competitive electricity markets that continue to benefit consumers across the state.
People
Patrick N. Giordano
Managing Director
Founder of Giordano & Asscociates with 30+ years in energy law, former Chicago government energy regulator, and architect of Illinois' competitive electricity market. Recognized nationally for energy policy expertise.
Lawrence A. Weiss
Of Counsel
Energy attorney with 35+ years experience negotiating utility agreements and advising on renewable energy projects. Former federal energy agency official and published expert on cogeneration and energy competition.
Questions
What areas of energy law do you specialize in?
We focus on electricity and natural gas regulation, renewable energy development, energy market competition, and related legislative policy across state and federal jurisdictions.
How does your firm handle complex energy litigation?
We combine deep regulatory knowledge with courtroom experience to challenge unfair utility practices, enforce energy contracts, and shape policy through strategic litigation outcomes.
Can you assist with renewable energy project development?
Yes, we handle all legal aspects from interconnection agreements to land rights negotiations, having successfully completed Illinois' first utility-scale wind project.
What experience do you have with electricity supply contracts?
We've negotiated over $125 million in competitive electricity contracts for major clients including Sears Tower and Chicago Public Schools since 1996.
How do you approach legislative energy policy changes?
We work directly with policymakers to draft energy laws, develop implementation frameworks, and build coalitions that advance clients' interests in regulatory reforms.
