Michael J. Settineri

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Associate

Columbus Office

Columbus 614.464.5462

Fax 614.719.5146

Email mjsettineri@vorys.com

Practice Areas

Industries

Education

Capital University Law School, J.D., 2001, cum laude
University of Michigan, B.S., 1989

Bar & Court Admissions

Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Mr. Settineri is an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of both the energy and utilities group and the labor and employment group. He represents clients in utility and energy matters, including litigation, before the Ohio Power Siting Board, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission. Mr. Settineri’s energy practice includes a significant emphasis on the development and siting of renewable energy projects. As a member of the labor and employment group, Mr. Settineri advises clients on ERISA fiduciary compliance issues in addition to representing clients in ERISA litigation matters including claims for benefits, breach of fiduciary claims and recovery of delinquent contributions.

His notable experience includes:

Member of the trial team that successfully represented a developer obtain the first construction permit issued for a wind farm in the State of Ohio
Litigating a variety of ERISA cases on a national basis, including appeals to various federal appellate courts
Negotiating wind turbine leases on behalf of landowners
Representing clients in billing and metering disputes with public utilities
Resolving pension plan withdrawal liability issues for multiple clients

Mr. Settineri is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.

Mr. Settineri has spoken at seminars on various topics relating to mineral interest conflicts, employee benefit plans and domestic partnership benefits.

Mr. Settineri received his J.D. cum laude from Capital University Law School and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Professional and Community Activities

ARC Industries, Inc., Board of Trustees, 2003-present; Chairman, 2006-2007

Honors & Awards

Abbott Laboratories Chairman's Award, 1996, 1999

Publications

“Reforming the New Source Review Program,” Fordham Environmental Law Journal, Fall 2001 (13 Fordham Envtl. L. J. 107)