Brian draws on more than a decade of industry experience to advise clients on development and site control matters for renewable energy projects.
After law school, Brian and a business partner opened and managed their own firm for nearly 15 years, providing him with a solid understanding of what business management truly means—and how very much is on the desks of business clients. His Charlottesville, Virginia location meant that his firm’s practice was dominated by real estate, development and financing work for clean energy projects, and he quickly discovered how much he enjoyed working in a new, developing industry. He was excited to help clients create best practices and loved helping them navigate the new energy market.
Brian assisted with the development of utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects across more than 20 states; negotiated real estate, generator-interconnection, site control and asset purchase agreements; and provided counsel and support on state law issues, due diligence and financing matters. His experience also includes new market initiatives such as distributed solar generation, shared agri-voltaic grazing and hybrid clean energy/hydrogen production. At Husch Blackwell, Brian focuses his current practice on early-stage development and site control for renewable energy projects.
Known for his ability to think on his feet in negotiations and for his gift at breaking down complex concepts, Brian is dedicated to walking clients through each stage of the process and ensuring they understand his legal advice and the relevant regulations. He has also built a reputation as an attorney who is always looking ahead for potential problems: Brian’s goal is to prevent any possible later difficulties at the beginning of a project, protecting clients years into the future.