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Steven D. Lesser

Of Counsel
Columbus
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614.223.9368
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With more than 30 years in the public sector, Steven advises clients regarding public utility, telecommunication and energy industry matters. He has addressed legislative and regulatory issues in all aspects of energy, from regulated to the wholesale and retail markets.

Steve has extensive experience working in the electric, natural gas, water and telecommunication industries. He has been actively involved in initiatives advancing distributed energy resources, renewable energy and grid modernization. He has represented industrial, commercial, trucking, rail, transportation network and innovative technology businesses.

Steve has municipal and other local government clients in the fields of energy, water, sewer, telecommunication and environmental. He has dealt with issues involving Regional Transmission organizations and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Steve has maintained and monitored regulatory compliance for competitive suppliers in energy and telecom.

Most of Steve’s experience and insights are gained from his career with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). During his tenure with this state agency, he held multiple positions including Deputy Director of the Transportation Department, Administrative Law Judge/Attorney Examiner in the Legal Department and Chief of Staff, culminating in a five-year term as a PUCO Commissioner.

  • Litigation
  • Public Utility Issues
  • Government Relations
  • Energy
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Capital University Law School, 1978, J.D.
    • Order of the Curia
    • Order of the Barrister
  • State University of New York at Binghamton, 1975, B.A.
  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America®, Energy Law, 2024, 2025

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