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William H. Smith

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    M.A. Arizona State University
    B.A. Arizona State University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


William H. Smith
Member

William H. Smith
Member


Bill Smith focuses his practice primarily in the area of Energy and Natural Resources Law.  He also has significant experience in 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 U.S. companies that do business in Germany.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented energy company in the acquisition of several hundred oil and gas wells
  • Assisted energy company in preparation for coal bed methane well projects and advised on title matters as well as permitting and pooling issues
  • Represented international industrial chemical manufacturer in negotiations with national construction firm
  • Leads a team that prepares thousands of title opinions per year for major energy companies throughout Appalachia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1992
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
  • Northern Appalachian Landman's Association
  • American Bar Association
  • West Virginia State Bar Association
  • Leadership West Virginia 2006
  • Past President Award, Leadership Harrison

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

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

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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