Brian J. Haverly

Brian J. Haverly is an attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose practice focuses on public utilities and businesses in the energy sector. He represents clients before administrative agencies and advises on regulatory requirements affecting their operations. His practice also includes business and commercial law, energy and natural resources law, and real estate litigation and condemnation. He helps utility and energy clients address legal matters involving both government regulation and business interests.

Brian earned a B.A. from Tulane University in 2003. He then received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2007, graduating magna cum laude. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His background combines legal education with experience in regulatory proceedings and litigation.

Brian has handled complex proceedings before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. His experience includes successfully securing approvals for acquisitions of public utilities in the state. He also advises businesses involved in renewable electricity generation on New Mexico regulatory requirements. Beyond his administrative practice, he has represented clients through all phases of litigation, including jury trials and appeals. This experience allows him to assist with regulatory matters as well as disputes that proceed through the courts.

Brian J. Haverly has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in Energy Law in New Mexico. Super Lawyers also named him a Southwest Rising Star in Utility Law from 2015 through 2017. He is a member of the New Mexico State Bar and its Business Law Section, where he previously chaired the board of directors. His community involvement includes past executive committee service on the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce board and membership in the United Way Young Leaders Society.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Former Board Chair, Business Law Section
• Former Executive Committee Member for the Board of Directors, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
• Member, United Way Young Leaders Society
• Former Member, 20/30 Club of Albuquerque

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Tulane University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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