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Armando F. Benincasa

Education

  • J.D. University of Virginia
    B.A. Washington & Lee University

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Recent Publications By Armando F. Benincasa

Ohio Announces Opening of Public Comment Period for Oil and Gas Well Site General Permit,
October 25, 2011
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DEP Files Emergency Rule for Horizontal Drilling,
August 23, 2011
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Judge Overturns City of Morgantown Fracking Ban,
August 13, 2011
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WV Governor Issues Executive Order Regulating Marcellus Shale Exploration ,
July 12, 2011
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WVU Professors Say Marcellus Done Right is Good for State,
June 2, 2011
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Armando F. Benincasa
Member

Armando F. Benincasa
Member

Armando Benincasa concentrates his practice in the areas of energy law, environmental law, environmental litigation, administrative law, government affairs and lobbying. His practice consists of cases involving permitting and regulatory requirements for solid waste, water resources, underground storage tanks, and voluntary remediation, and the drafting of rules and statutes related to the environment.  He has extensive experience in governmental matters, as well as representing various energy companies before state agencies and the West Virginia Legislature.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented land developer before administrative boards in securing ground water discharge permit
  • Represented municipal entities challenging draft storm water permit requirements
  • Represented entity and gained delisting of certain property from CERCLA's National Priority List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2002
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1995-2002
    West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Legal Services

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • West Virginia’s Top Lawyers, 2008, The State Journal
  • Graduated magna cum laude, Washington & Lee University
  • Phi Beta Kappa

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Water Environment Association
  • Board of Directors, Air & Waste Management Association
  • Chair, Environment Committee, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
  • Independent Petroleum Association of America
  • West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association
  • Marcellus Shale Coalition

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “The Marcellus Shale: Challenges for Tomorrow,” Law 360, April, 2009
  • “Marcellus Shale and Water Resources: Use, Regulation and Unintended Consequences,” 2008, 3rd Mineral Law Conference (EMLF)