James H. "Jim" Laskey

James H. 'Jim' Laskey: Experienced Solar Energy and Regulatory Attorney in Newark, New Jersey

James H. Laskey is a distinguished solar energy attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. As the chair of his firm's cross-disciplinary Solar Energy Industry Group, Jim has extensive experience in negotiating agreements for solar installations, purchase power agreements, and renewable energy certificates (RECs), including SRECs, TRECs, and other incentives.

Practice Areas

• Solar Energy
• Telecommunications
• Public Utilities
• Antitrust & Trade Regulation
• Business Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Education & Credentials

• Universities: Yale Law School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Education: J.D. from Yale Law School; B.S., Phi Beta Kappa from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Bar Admissions: New Jersey
• Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Energy Law, Newark (2013)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Newark (2013)
• Affiliations: American Bar Association – Antitrust Section; New Jersey State Bar Association – Public Utility Law Section; Federal Communications Bar Association
• Languages: English (primary), other languages upon request
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1991

Brief Biography

For over ten years, Jim has served as counsel to the Independent Energy Producers of New Jersey, a trade association for the power generation industry. He was also Chair of the Public Utility Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association in 1997 and 1998.

Prior to joining his current firm, Jim spent three years working in the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. He also served as a clerk for New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Sidney M. Schreiber.

Professional Philosophy and Approach

James H. Laskey brings his deep legal expertise to each case he handles, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of representation in all areas of law, including solar energy projects, telecommunications regulations, public utility issues, antitrust matters, mergers and acquisitions, and business transactions.