Energy & Natural Resources - West Virginia
What the team is known for
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has a sizable team offering regional and national strength. The firm has deep knowledge of the mining and oil and gas industries, with experience in advising on multimillion-dollar coal transactions. Other areas of focus include permit negotiations and real estate development and attorneys regularly provide mineral title opinions for well development in the state and across the region.
Strengths
"Steptoe has a deep knowledge base within the firm. It has attorneys that specialize in specific areas and it does a great job bringing those experts into the conversation and thoroughly discussing complex matters in order to realize success."
"The Steptoe & Johnson team is always responsive and works tirelessly to complete its assignments in a timely manner."
"Steptoe is my go-to firm for handling large, complex and sophisticated matters because it is pleasant to work with, timely and exceptionally knowledgeable regarding energy and natural resources in West Virginia."
Notable practitioners
Sharon Flanery heads the firm's energy and natural resources group. She handles A&D, joint venture transactions and joint operating agreements for natural resources clients, with a particular focus on the E&P sector. "Sharon Flanery is an exceptional energy attorney. Her level of sophistication and commercial awareness is unparalleled."
Bridget Furbee is commended for her work across contentious and noncontentious matters affecting clients in the natural resources space. She is particularly noted for her advice on E&P-related issues and thorough approach to handling her client's most pressing matters. "Bridget understands the changing landscape of energy law and is up-to-date on issues related to those changes." "Bridget is very thoughtful in her approach. She takes pride in the work that she does, and it shows in the quality of service provided." "She has a high level of sophistication and a solid background and knowledge base that she is able to apply."
Henry Lawrence is well regarded for his energy and environmental practice. He represents a broad range of clients and is particularly known for his litigation work. "Henry Lawrence is an extremely good trial attorney."
