Andy Graham focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law (coal, coalbed methane, and oil and gas), real estate, and commercial transactions. Mr. Graham regularly assists clients with mineral title examinations; coordinating and performing due diligence; mineral acquisitions, including acquisitions from bankruptcy debtors; and issues relating to denial of access by surface owners and surface damage claims arising from oil and gas or coal operations.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
- Energy law
- Mineral development/acquisitions
- Commercial transactions
- Real estate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 Steptoe & Johnson
2004-2005 Everhart, Brown, Sabatino & Graham
1994-2001 Broadcast Journalist/Sportscaster
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
- Business Law Committee, West Virginia State Bar
- Legal Services for the Poor Committee, West Virginia State Bar
INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS
- Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia
- Michael L. Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen
- West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association
- Board Member, Humane Society of Harrison County
AWARDS / HONORS
- Order of the Coif, WVU College of Law
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Graduated summa cum laude, Shepherd College
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- 2007 Commercial Litigation Update for Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
- Has provided news analysis to various West Virginia media outlets for primary and general election coverage since 1994