Bill Smith focuses his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial litigation and real estate. He is fluent in German, making him a valuable resource, not only as legal counsel, but also as a language and cultural interpreter for German businesses and companies that do business in Germany.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

• Coal, oil & gas
• Real estate
• Business transactions
• International law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1992     Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
• American Bar Association

INDUSTRY/ CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

• Board of Directors, Leadership Harrison
• Board of Directors, North Central West Virginia Chapter, American Red Cross
• The West Virginia Entrepreneurs Forum
• Harrison County Humane Society

AWARDS / HONORS

• Leadership Harrison 2006
• Past President Award, Leadership Harrison
• Moot Court Board
• Environmental Law Society

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Mineral Title Examinations, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, 2006