Emanuel T. Cocian Joins Holland & Hart’s Energy, Telecom and Utilities Practice

Holland & Hart LLP announced that experienced utilities lawyer Emanuel T. Cocian joined its Energy, Telecom and Utilities Practice Group.

Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Cocian was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado, where he practiced before the state and administrative courts in many areas of public utilities law, including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and transportation matters.

“We are very pleased that Emanuel joined Holland & Hart. He is a very talented lawyer who will contribute tremendously to our practice,” said Robert Pomeroy, Chair of the firm’s Energy, Telecom and Utilities Practice Team.

Cocian advises clients on public utilities matters, as well as energy law, energy resource plans, and natural gas, electricity and telecommunications matters. His practice includes appearing on behalf of energy producers, utilities and electricity consumers in administrative proceedings in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

“I’m excited to be part of Holland & Hart, a firm that is well recognized and respected throughout the Rocky Mountain region,” said Cocian.

Cocian is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, and Lee University. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and Georgia, and is a member of both the Colorado and Arapahoe County Bar Associations.

“Our clients will certainly benefit from his skills, knowledge and experience,” added Thorvald A. Nelson, the administrative partner for the firm’s Denver Tech Center location.