I focus my practice in the area of energy law. As the former in-house counsel for a major Fortune 500 energy company, I have a hands-on, bottom line understanding of the oil and gas industry, specifically the geographic plays in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. While in-house, I was responsible for legal issues related to gas exploration and production, including the development of major new geologic plays. I also have extensive experience in litigation and major transactions in the oil and gas industry.I have litigated small landowner disputes to class action royalty claims to contract disputes, including antitrust claims. A good understanding of the industry has aided immensely in resolving or avoiding lawsuits.Additionally, I have assisted WV clients with successfully obtaining horizontal unitization orders under the 2022 WV Horizontal Well Unitization Statute.I have represented buyers and sellers in various oil and gas transactions, including the sale of an E&P company for $3.47 billion. Having worked in the energy field for over 30 years, I have vast experience with leases, operating agreements, gas marketing agreements and joint venture agreements. Clients trust me because of my tireless work ethic and practical counsel and guidance.
Listed skills include Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Legal Research, and 29 others.