Portrait of Abby L. Risner

Abby L. Risner

Partner | Group Leader, Energy Industry

arisner@ubglaw.com
St. Louis – 314.345.4785

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Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include:

Energy

Abby has nearly two decades of experience working with energy clients on their disputes and litigation. She has first-chair experience in the courtroom and before arbitrators, trying cases for energy clients nationwide. 

Abby is highly regarded for her pragmatic approach and collaboration, offering deep industry knowledge and experience. Abby is often the first call on disputes related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. She leads UB Greensfelder’s Energy Industry Group.  Abby frequently speaks and provides thought leadership on energy issues, including as chair for the conference for petroleum marketing attorneys and as part of the Institute for Energy Law as an officer of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee. 

Abby has experience representing clients in disputes and litigation for energy clients involving:

  • Distribution and marketing: Addressing claims relating to Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, state franchise and distribution laws, federal and state pricing claims (including UCC § 2-305 and Robinson-Patman Act claims), and breach of contract, fraud, and business tort claims.
  • Class actions: Defending energy clients in claims arising from consumer protection, deceptive or unfair trade practice acts, marketing/advertising, motor fuel pricing, price posting, and products.
  • Brand covenants/deed restrictions/ROFRs: Claims to enforce and defend brand covenants/deed restrictions on the use property.
  • Litigation involving alternative profit centers, including associated lubricant services, convenience stores, and quick-serve restaurants.
  • M&A disputes: Litigation arising out of buying and selling energy assets, including refineries, pipelines, terminals, and related supply agreements.
  • Business disputes and litigation: Representing clients in a variety of matters before state and federal courts and arbitration panels involving contractual issues.

For more information on our Energy Group, click here.

Representative Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a client against termination claims seeking injunctive relief.
  • Lead counsel for a refiner in its successful defeat of PMPA claims in Crossroad Petroleum, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products LLC (S.D. Cal.).
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial challenging channel of trade model.
  • Defended a refiner in a jury trial alleging fraud and misrepresentation claims.
  • Consulted on marketing and PMPA issues related to a refiner’s divestment of a refinery and associated downstream assets.
  • Defense of energy clients in class actions, including in California, Illinois, New York, and Oregon.
  • Defended a refiner in a class action alleging national and state class claims for breach of contract and deceptive advertising related to a consumer marketing program.
  • Counseling related to marketing/advertising issues, including on EV aspects.
  • Counseling on pricing and antitrust issues for energy clients.

Media & Publications include: