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Allison J. Farrell

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    M.A. University of Buffalo
    B.A. University of Montana

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


Allison J. Farrell
Associate

Allison J. Farrell
Associate


Allison Farrell focuses her practice in the area of general litigation and energy litigation.  She represents the interests of the oil and natural gas industry and has been involved in all aspects of litigation facing the industry. 

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented oil and gas producer in eminent domain proceedings in state and federal court
  • Defended large oil and gas company in litigation over validity of oil and gas leases
  • Represented drilling and production companies working to develop the Marcellus shale in surface-use disputes and litigation with surface landowners
  • Prosecuted summary judgment motion for Fortune 500 multi-state utility based on satisfaction of duty in matter where plaintiffs alleged carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Litigated missing heirs petitions, partition actions, and other mineral title litigation for energy clients

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2009
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2005-2006
    Public Relations Director, Glenville State College
  • 2002-2005
    Political Reporter, Lee Newspapers, Helena, MT
  • 2000-2002
    Reporter, The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, NY
  • 2001
    Reporter, The Leader Herald, Johnstown, NY
  • 2000-2001
    Associate Editor, The Amherst Bee, Amherst, NY

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Leadership West Virginia 2012
  • Past Director, W. Va. Fund for Law in the Public Interest
  • Student Notes Editor, West Virginia Law Review
  • Order of the Coif

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Vice-President, Board of Directors, ARC of Harrison County
  • Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “One Man v. The 800-Pound Gorilla: An Argument for Truly Just Compensation in Condemnation Proceedings,” Vol. 110 W. Va. Law Review