Trusted Utilities Law Counsel in Indiana: A Century of Experience
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP has long been recognized for its extensive experience in the organization, operation and regulation of utilities. From the firm’s representation of the first electric cooperative utility organized in the United States more than a half-century ago to its present representation of many utility clients, Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP offers a full array of legal services to public and private telephone, electric, gas, water and sewer utilities, and large utility service users.
Our Track Record In Utilities Law
Our firm led the creation of a national wholesale energy marketing venture with generation and transmission cooperatives to develop synergistic risk management solutions – the first entity of its kind in today’s ever-changing electric industry. We have continued to stay on the cutting edge of the industry in representing clients on matters related to renewable energy, climate change and utility service projects, including:
- Wetland sanitary treatment facilities
- Development and sale of landfill methane gas
- Coal gasification
- Wind generation development
- Solar energy
It is our mission to keep pace with our utility clients’ evolving needs.
The firm’s telecommunications clients include both regulated and unregulated companies for whom it provides a myriad of contractual, regulatory, trial, appellate and business services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of utilities does Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP represent?
A: The firm provides legal services to a broad range of public and private utilities, including telephone, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities. The firm also represents large utility service users and both regulated and unregulated telecommunications companies.
Q: How long has Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP been handling utilities law matters?
A: The firm’s history in utilities law spans more than a century of combined experience. Notably, the firm represented the first electric cooperative utility organized in the United States – a milestone that speaks to the depth and longevity of its presence in this highly specialized area of law.
Q: What regulatory bodies does the firm appear before on behalf of utility clients?
A: The firm’s utility practice regularly involves appearances before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Navigating these regulatory bodies requires specialized knowledge, and the firm’s attorneys bring extensive experience to proceedings at both the state and federal level.
Q: Does the firm have experience with renewable energy and emerging utility issues?
A: Yes. The firm has been actively involved in representing clients on matters related to renewable energy, climate change, and utility service projects. This includes wind generation development, solar energy, development and sale of landfill methane gas, coal gasification, and wetland sanitary treatment facilities. The firm is committed to staying current as the energy industry continues to evolve.
Q: Has the firm handled any groundbreaking or first-of-its-kind utility matters?
A: Yes. The firm led the creation of a national wholesale energy marketing venture with generation and transmission cooperatives – the first entity of its kind in the modern electric industry – designed to develop risk management solutions for utility clients. This track record of innovation reflects the firm’s ability to handle complex, novel matters at the forefront of the utilities sector.
Q: What services does the firm provide to telecommunications companies?
A: The firm serves both regulated and unregulated telecommunications clients, providing a wide range of services including contractual, regulatory, trial, appellate, and general business legal services. Whether a telecom company is navigating regulatory compliance or facing litigation, the firm has the experience to assist.
Q: Does the firm handle utilities matters beyond regulatory proceedings?
A: Yes. While regulatory work before the IURC and FERC is a significant part of the practice, the firm’s utility clients also benefit from its broader capabilities in corporate law, real estate, finance, litigation, labor issues, and government and legislative relations. This full-service approach means utility clients can rely on the firm across a wide spectrum of business and legal needs.
Q: Can Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP assist with utility matters involving government or legislative relations?
A: Yes. The firm has experience in government and legislative relations as they pertain to utility clients. Whether a matter involves advocating before a regulatory body, engaging with state legislators, or navigating the intersection of utility law and public policy, the firm is equipped to provide effective counsel.
Trust In Our History Of Service
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP’s utility practice regularly involves the firm’s attorneys before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The firm’s history of representing utilities has yielded a century of experience in a wide range of business concerns, including corporate, real estate, finance, litigation, labor issues, and government and legislative relations. This experience is increasingly relied upon by the firm’s utility and general business clients.
When you have a utilities law issue, we have the experience and know-how to find a solution. Reach out to us today to find out what we can do to help with your case. Call 317-269-2500 or send an email using this form.
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