Our Utility Law Services

We have a long-established history of success representing clients in all areas of utility law. As with all our clients, we take extraordinary measures to understand your specific case. Our attorneys will thoroughly explain the law and its application in your unique situation. Most importantly, we will develop a plan to help establish reasonable objectives for your case.

Right-of-Way Maintenance & Easements

There are instances when landowners are faced with removal and associated damage costs resulting from unauthorized locations of improvement on land that is subject to an easement or right-of-way. If you feel an easement or right-of-way is no longer needed, our attorneys can help you release your rights. Below are examples of easements and rights-of-way:

• Access Roads
• Utilities
• Pathways/Walkways
• Right to Park
• Right of Light and Air
• Utility Corridors
• Power Lines
• Sewer/Water Lines
• Gas/Oil Transmission Lines

Employment Practices

Our lawyers are here to provide guidance through a variety of employment-related obstacles and provide information on how to identify risks in your workplace, so you can address them before they become a problem. From harassment and discrimination to social media use and leaves of absences, our team of experts can help you manage various employment practices.

Bylaw Amendment

Many corporations have bylaws to help establish the management structure, procedures, and dispute resolution processes. Bylaws are usually viewed as an operating manual for the corporation. There are instances where bylaw amendments are necessary, but it can be a complicated process, and the Cline Jensen, PLLC. team is here to guide you.

Capital Credits

Individuals, trusts, and businesses involved in utility cooperatives gather capital credits each year that represents the member’s ownership. Margins credited to each member is based on the purchases from the previous year. Our attorneys are here to help ensure your capital credits are handled correctly in various situations, such as retirement or liquidation of assets.

Board Meeting Attendance and Representation

Our attorneys are available to attend board meetings to observe how boards conduct business, attend a board meeting with you to speak on your behalf and represent you if you’re unable to attend. For more information regarding board meeting attendance and representation, contact Cline Jensen, PLLC.

Joint Ventures

Are you a business owner interested in entering a joint venture with another company? Joint ventures occur when two companies wish to engage in a mutually profitable transaction, such as developing a new product or marketing an existing one. Our attorneys are experienced in joint ventures and will help represent, draft, and protect your company’s interests in the agreement.

RUS, CFC, CoBank, and Economic Development Loans

If you need guidance on setting up a loan to build an infrastructure or complete infrastructure improvements such as water and waste treatment, electric power, and telecommunications services, our attorneys are here to help you find the best solution for your situation.

General Governance

There are many processes and rules in place by corporate legal departments to ensure that corporations run correctly and effectively. These processes and regulations can be challenging to understand and interpret. The Cline Jensen, PLLC. team is available to answer any questions and provide guidance, so you know what is expected of your utility establishment.

Commercial Paper

If you’ve been approved for commercial paper or are interested in getting one, our attorneys can provide you with the necessary information. Commercial paper is an unsecured, short-term loan with high credit ratings that many corporations utilize for financing account payables, inventories, and other short-term liabilities.

Lending Transactions

Here at Cline Jensen, PLLC., our attorneys are aware of how difficult today’s lending standards are to navigate the commercial lending process. We are here to guide you through commercial lending complexities while identifying potential challenges and utilizing practical solutions to reach the best commercial financing option for your situation. We have helped clients with a variety of lending transactions.

Collections

Cline Jensen, PLLC. has attorneys that are experienced in debt collections and matters regarding unpaid accounts. If you’re considering taking legal action against a client for not paying, our attorneys can be more cost-effective than going through a debt collection agency. Our team is here to provide you with the tools and information you need to resolve your unpaid accounts successfully.