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Scott A. Henderson

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.S.M.E. West Virginia University

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia


Scott A. Henderson
Of Counsel

Scott A. Henderson
Of Counsel

Scott Henderson focuses his practice in the area of energy transactional law.  In addition to his legal expertise, Scott has worked as an engineer in the areas of data acquisition and controls; mechanical design, fabrication and installation of industrial equipment; and also as a consultant supporting economic development initiatives. His broad based exposure to technology and industry allows him to bring real world experience and perspective to his practice.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Provided legal services for multiple oil and gas operators in West Virginia and Pennsylvania including performing mineral title examinations, rendering title opinions, and curing title defects
  • Experience in the preparation of lending documents, related commercial real estate title examinations, and due diligence on behalf of lending institutions and commercial real estate developers
  • Defended a local businessman against a breach of contract claim and mechanics lien filed by construction contractor and prosecuted multiple counterclaims involving faulty workmanship and property damage resulting from the same.
  • Represented nonprofit organization in litigation against the county government involving wrongful termination of a real estate lease and a dispute over property ownership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2011
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2007-2011
    Sole Practitioner
  • 2006
    Conway, Hoffman & Associates
  • 2002-2006
    Reeder & Shuman
  • 1998-2000
    Computer Based Learning Center, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
  • 1995-1998
    Waynesburg College Center for Education and Tech
  • 1992-1995
    Fontaine Engineering, Inc.
  • 1990-1992
    Phillips Lighting Company

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Senior Managing Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 103
  • Recipient of the Volume 102 Best Student Work Award
  • Westmoreland County Bar Association

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Board of Directors, Camp Carmel
  • Diaconate Board, Olive Branch Baptist Church

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • United States v. Emerson: The Second Amendment as an Individual Right - Time to Settle the Issue?, 102 W. Va. L.Rev. 177 (1999)