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Gregory P. Neil

Education

  • J.D. University of Kentucky
    B.A. Berea College

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky
  • West Virginia


Gregory P. Neil
Associate

Gregory P. Neil
Associate

Gregory Neil focuses his practice in the areas of energy and general litigation.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Negotiated confidentiality agreements with numerous multi-national corporations in connection with a major divesture of coal assets
  • Drafted numerous research and guidance memoranda for coal clients regarding complex issues of lease construction, assignment and sublease of coal interests, and structure of contract mining agreements
  • Drafted summary judgment motions and briefs in federal court on Coal Act claims made against major coal client
  • Training in MSHA regulation and litigation
  • Drafted numerous research and guidance memoranda for oil & gas clients regarding complex issues of lease construction, implied and express royalty covenants, post-production expenses, joint venture and joint operating agreements, and area of mutual interest provisions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2009
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2003-2005
    Information Systems & Services Technician, Berea College
  • 2002
    Student Mentoring Program Coordinator, Glenville State College
  • 1995-2006
    Residential Construction Specialist, Heritage Home Crafters, LLC

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Litigation Committee, Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Dean’s Fellowship, University of Kentucky College of Law
  • Blanton Prize in History & Political Science, Berea College
  • Graduated magna cum laude, Berea College