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2
Environment
1 Years Ranked

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Provided by Robert M. Stonestreet

USA

Awards

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2014

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2015

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2016

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2017

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2018

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2019

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2020

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2021

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2013

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2014

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2015

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2016

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2017

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2018

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2019

West Virginia Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2020

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2022

Commercial Litigation Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2018

Commercial Litigation Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2019

Commercial Litigation Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2020

Commercial Litigation Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2021

Commercial Litigation Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2022

Energy Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2020

Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston, W.Va.

Best Lawyers®

2022

West Virginia Rising Stars

Thomson Reuters

2010

West Virginia Rising Stars

Thomson Reuters

2011

West Virginia Rising Stars

Thomson Reuters

2012

Energy Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2021

Energy Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2022

Environmental Law Section

The Best Lawyers of America©

2013

Practice Areas

Robert Stonestreet focuses his practice on land, energy, and environmental law. He has a wide array of regulatory and courtroom experience, including representation of clients in matters involving lease and land disputes, environmental permitting, enforcement actions, serious personal injury/wrongful death, land contamination, toxic exposure, and complex commercial disputes.

During his nearly 20 years in practice, Mr. Stonestreet has tried multiple cases to verdict before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He has served as lead counsel in multiple appeals to the West Virginia Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Professional Memberships

Mr. Stonestreet contributes to a number of industry associations. He is a member of the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia’s Environment Committee, the West Virginia Coal Association Environmental and Technical Committee, the Defense Research Institute (DRI), and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation. Mr. Stonestreet currently serves as the vice chair of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Energy Committee. He is also the past president of the Air & Waste Management Association, West Virginia Chapter, and past chair of the Water Subcommittee of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Environment Committee.

Mr. Stonestreet actively participates in community activities. He is the current president of the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston, and a director on the Board of the Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Foundation. Mr. Stonestreet is a long-standing appointed member of the Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals, which is a quasi-judicial administrative hearing board. He also a director and Vice President of the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance, which is a non-profit organization developing 26 miles of public hiking and biking trails in coordination with a local landowner and city government.

Personal

Outside of the law, Mr. Stonestreet is an avid distance runner and outdoor recreation enthusiast. He has completed multiple road marathons and various types of long-distance trail races.

Education

Marshall University

B.A.,

1995 - 2000

West Virginia University College of Law

J.D.,

2000 - 2003

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Mr. Stonestreet is admitted to practice in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia and the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

USA

Environment - West Virginia
2
Band 2

Robert Stonestreet demonstrates a wealth of experience in regulatory matters and litigation concerning environmental issues. His expertise includes permitting, enforcement actions and personal injury suits, among other matters.
"Robert is a great attorney and we are thrilled with the services he provides."


Energy & Natural Resources - West Virginia
2
Band 2

Robert Stonestreet has a broad practice spanning natural resources and energy-related work, with a focus on litigation.
"Robert is a great attorney and we are thrilled with the services he provides." "He's a very good, responsive lawyer."

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