Practice areas
Education
- Widener University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
- Trial Advocacy Honors Society Member
- The Outstanding Clinical Advocacy Award
- Certificate of Achievement for Contracts II
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Treasurer
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Psychology, 2005
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Alicia Petersen is a member of the firm’s Energy, Utility & Telecommunications practice group. Ms. Petersen assists clients on both local and national levels concerning issues related to smart metering, demand response and energy efficiency. Ms. Petersen regularly represents clients before the state Public Utility Commissions in rulemakings, working groups and in specific litigation matters in various jurisdictions.
Locally, Ms. Petersen also assists in the representation of utilities in rate cases, expanding applications, complaint cases and other regulatory matters before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Ms. Petersen researches federal, state and private funding opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. She has also helped with the management of renewable projects by reviewing requests for proposals, assisting with permitting and interconnection issues and negotiating the sale of renewable energy credits.
Ms. Petersen assists a diverse group of clients with motor carrier issues before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. In particular she has helped clients successfully apply for and expand their service territory, revise their tariffs and review stock transfer applications. Ms. Petersen has also assisted clients in rail litigation.
In addition, she has experience in the representation of clients with oil & gas matters. Ms. Petersen reviews deeds and title searches and reviews rights and interests in the land and various minerals. Ms. Petersen has also assisted clients in evaluating and negotiating lease agreements with drilling companies.
Ms. Petersen graduated in 2008 from Widener University School of Law where she was asked to participate in her school’s Civil Law Clinic and advocated on behalf of clients in several areas of civil litigation. Ms. Petersen is also active in the community and participates in several service and charity projects.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Dauphin County Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Harrisburg Keystone Rotary Club