Davison Van Cleve, P.C. (DVC) is a Portland-based law firm that specializes in energy and business law. Opened in 1996 as the Northwest office of Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer and Pembroke, P.C., DVC was established in August 2000. With attorneys who practice in Arizona, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia, DVC advises businesses and electric cooperatives in the western United States as they meet their energy, water, and business needs. DVC is a pivotal player in the Northwest energy and utility industry through its representation of clients in a number of precedent-setting matters: ◾Represented an energy user in one of the first successful electric bypass cases in Oregon ◾Obtained FERC approval for an electric co-operative’s unprecedented move into a regional transmission organization ◾Negotiated with a Native American tribal nation for lease and right of way for major transmission line construction ◾Successfully obtained market access for a group of industrial customers in Washington ◾Drafted transmission tariffs and litigated numerous Open Access Transmission Tariff (“OATT”) cases before FERC and the BPA DVC's practice also has a proven track record of providing sound legal advice to consumer-owned utilities in their daily and long-term utility operations and has represented intervenors in hundreds of rate cases in the Pacific Northwest. DVC also regularly assists co-generation facilities and other independent generators negotiating contracts for energy sales. DVC attorneys have established strong relationships with legislators, regulators, utility representatives, and regional organizations, all of which often seek DVC's participation in major issues. In addition, DVC has developed close working relationships with gas and power suppliers and marketers. DVC has earned a reputation as a prominent Firm that plays an integral role in the energy law arena in western United States.