Environmental Law Attorney – Joe Wilson, Quarles & Brady

Drawn to the field by a love of “big, complicated challenges and big, complicated machines,” Joe Wilson has built a career helping clients navigate the evolving demands of the energy industry.

Wilson is partner and member of the executive committee at Quarles & Brady. His practice focuses on counseling utilities and energy developers in matters relating to construction, M&A, enforcement actions, complaints and siting disputes. He regularly represents his clients before state regulators.

“Representing energy clients sits at the intersection of law, economics, engineering and public policy. I’ve only got formal training in the field of law, so this keeps things endlessly interesting,” Wilson said. “Additionally, I love the people I work with, both our internal team at Quarles and my clients, who are dedicated professionals who share a singular purpose: keeping the lights on and homes heated 24/7/365.”

He is a member of the State Bar and American Bar Association’s Energy, Utility and Litigation sections, a former board member for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and for the Wisconsin Policy Forum.