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Micah J. Revell

Spending time outdoors has shaped my passion for environmental stewardship and responsible energy de...

Contact: P /612.604.6539E /[email protected]

Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2014

• Executive Managing Editor, Emory Law Journal

Boyce College, B.A., magna cum laude, Theology, 2007

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, 2014

Minnesota, 2017

U.S. District Court, E.D. Kentucky

U.S. District Court, W.D. Kentucky

U.S. District Court, D. Minnesota

U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Cir.

U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Cir.

My Approach

I help clients navigate complex, highly regulated landscapes with a steady, practical approach. Whether representing my clients in proceedings before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission or advising on proposed transactions, I focus on cutting through competing pressures to find a clear path forward. For me, the relationships behind the work bring meaning to the legal analysis. I enjoy working closely with clients—to understand them and their business objectives—and building strong, productive relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to help get things done. My clients can count on me to simplify the complexity, think strategically, anticipate risks, and help move their projects and regulatory filings forward with confidence.

Outside of work, I spend much of my time with my family—camping, hiking, traveling, or practicing/playing sports with them. I also am an avid fly fisher and recently took up gravel biking (mainly to keep up with my kids).

Practice Areas

Practicing Energy Legislative & Regulatory

My Experience

On energy infrastructure projects, whether they are wind, solar, energy storage, cogeneration, traditional generation, or transmission projects, I partner with developers, utilities, independent power producers, lenders, and investors to keep projects moving forward in a rapidly evolving energy market. And I bring this same partnership approach to all of the regulatory matters on which I am engaged, to achieve the best results for my clients.  My practice focuses on permitting and regulatory compliance, as well as structuring and negotiating the agreements that underpin successful projects. I also advise on operational matters, acquisitions, and divestitures, with an emphasis on practical, business-minded solutions. Clients value my approachable style and responsiveness, and rely on me to deliver straightforward guidance that helps bring energy infrastructure projects from concept to completion and to help navigate the regulatory landscape.

Representative Matters

• Serve as counsel for multiple developers on wind, solar, BESS, and transmission projects currently in development to be submitted for permitting with the Minnesota PUC.
• Represented developer in obtaining the Certificate of Need, Site Permit, Route Permit, and subsequent Site Permit Amendment for a 200+ MW wind and transmission project in Dodge County, MN.
• Served as Counsel for developer in obtaining the Site Permits and Route Permit for a 100 MW solar and BESS project in Benton County, MN.
• Represented an RNG pipeline developer in securing route permits before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
• Counseled clients on distributed generation interconnection and compliance in Minnesota, including representation in interconnection disputes before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
• Routinely advise project developers on local ordinances and zoning requirements.
• Advised data center developer and operator on Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) transactions, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Negotiated power and gas supply agreements on behalf of utilities, independent power producers, and large energy users.
• Negotiated equipment supply and construction agreements for wind and solar projects.
• Defended administrative challenges to permits for utility-scale renewable energy developments and natural gas generating units.

Please note that some of the transactions listed above were done at a prior firm.

Practicing Environmental

My Experience

Drawing upon my broad experience in energy, environmental, and natural resources law, I counsel clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including those involving contamination, land use, and compliance with state and federal regulations. I also represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings involving environmental issues under state and federal law, including CERCLA litigation. My goal is to demystify complex environmental challenges and serve as a trusted partner, helping clients move forward with confidence while effectively managing risk.

Representative Matters

• Counseled various clients on environmental matters involving contamination, site access, agency inquiries, and water use rights.
• Provided pro bono legal support to conservation organizations on land use and environmental law issues.

Please note that some of the transactions listed above were done at a prior firm.

Also experienced in

Renewable Energy Development & Construction

Energy Litigation & Appeals

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers in America®

Energy Law, 2026

Minnesota Lawyer

Up & Coming Attorney, 2022

Associations & Memberships

Energy Bar Association

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Kentucky Bar Association

Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Section

Minnesota State Bar Association

Energy and Public Utilities Law Section
Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Law Section