Justin K. Ooms
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Bloomington, Indiana
J.D., magna cum laude, Indiana Law Journal, Articles Editor
Bucerius Law School
Hamburg, Germany
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
B.A., with honors
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Energy and Environmental Attorney
Justin practices energy law with a focus on regulatory matters before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). He represents clients across the energy sector, including renewable energy developers, energy storage and EV charging companies, trade associations, and independent power producers.
He regularly advises on regulatory and legislative developments, such as Michigan’s 2023 clean energy legislation and the MPSC’s expanded jurisdiction over large-scale renewable project siting.
Justin also has experience with contested cases and settlement negotiations involving integrated resource plans, green pricing programs, and distributed generation rates. He assists clients with permitting, interconnection, and compliance issues, and he has conducted due diligence for the acquisition and financing of utility-scale solar and wind projects.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Energy Law, since 2026
Michigan Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars, Technology Transactions, 2025
Professional Affiliations
Energy Bar Association
News and Insights
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