Mr Kirk Morgan > Bracewell LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
2001 M STREET, NW, SUITE 900
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Energy

Position

Kirk Morgan’s practice focuses on complex energy issues, but clients can count on him to make things understandable and be commercially minded. Kirk provides strategic advice to oil and gas pipelines and project developers with respect to jurisdictional issues, rate options, capacity allocation methodologies, regulated practices, and business opportunities. He is regularly called upon by pipeline clients and developers regarding new infrastructure projects, including greenfield pipelines and expansion projects. This requires him to lead clients through the process of preparing open season materials, negotiating and drafting precedent and transportation agreements, and preparing tariffs. Kirk also works closely with clients to obtain regulatory approvals required for new pipeline infrastructure.

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2001; B.A., summa cum laude, Catholic University of America, 1998

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy regulation: oil and gas

(Leading lawyers)

Kirk Morgan Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP is renowned for its strength in handling regulation surrounding the development and operation of pipeline infrastructure. With a client roster including midstream giants such as El Paso Natural Gas and Kinder Morgan, the team handles a broad range of large-scale projects, day-to-day operations, commercial opportunities and other ongoing regulatory and commercial requirements. Enforcement and appeals of regulatory decisions are also key areas of focus and the recent arrival of both Catherine Little and Annie Cook from Troutman Pepper has granted the firm a significant pipeline and LNG safety regulation practice. Mark Lewis heads the team and focuses on commercial and regulatory matters for oil and gas pipelines and other midstream clients, while Kirk Morgan acts for pipelines and project developers on jurisdictional issues, rate options, regulated practices and business opportunities. Michael Brooks advises on compliance with federal rules and regulation governing commodities and derivatives, as well as providing representation in investigations and enforcement proceedings. All named practitioners operate from the firm’s office in Washington DC.