Josh DeBottis Honored for Excellence in Law by NC Lawyers Weekly
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Josh DeBottis, office managing partner of Akerman’s Charlotte office and co-chair of the firm’s Renewable Energy and Electric Power Practice, has been recognized as an Excellence in Law honoree in the Leaders in Law category by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. DeBottis specializes in project finance transactions for energy and infrastructure assets, particularly clean energy assets and data centers, and represents a range of clients including lenders, investors, and sponsors. A native of North Carolina, he is also actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations such as Thompson’s Children’s Homes, Roof Above, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
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Charlotte Office Managing Partner, Josh DeBottis, Acknowledged as an Excellence in Law Honoree
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has announced Josh DeBottis, the office managing partner of Akerman’s Charlotte office and co-chair of the firm’s Renewable Energy and Electric Power Practice, as a distinguished honoree in the Leaders in Law category for Excellence in Law. This recognition is awarded to North Carolina bar members who have made exceptional contributions to their fields of law and served their communities significantly.
Josh DeBottis: A Specialist in Project Financing for Energy and Infrastructure Assets
DeBottis’s expertise lies in handling project finance transactions, especially those associated with energy and infrastructure assets. He is particularly proficient in dealing with solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy assets as well as data centers. His clientele includes lenders, investors, and sponsors, whom he represents in various debt and tax equity investment structures like partnership-flip and sale-leaseback transactions. Josh also excels in dealing with tax credit transfers under the Inflation Reduction Act, acting as a representative for both buyers and sellers.
Past Accolades and Community Involvement
Throughout his career, Josh DeBottis has garnered recognition for his work. In 2026, he was listed by Best Lawyers for his expertise in Energy Law and Project Finance Law in North Carolina. He was also recommended by The Legal 500 for Energy Transactions: Electric Power, and earned a spot in Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2025. A native of North Carolina, Josh is known for his active involvement in his local community. He supports organizations such as Thompson’s Children’s Homes, Roof Above, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
Awards Presentation
The honorees will be bestowed with their awards at an event set for April 23, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C., as reported by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, a trusted source for news and updates impacting the state’s legal community. Click here for more about this news.
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