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  • Aderholt, Molly Molly Aderholt focuses her practice in the areas of real estate, coal, oil and gas transactions, as well as litigation. 
  • Alexander, Tammie C. Tammie Clark Alexander concentrates her practice in the areas of banking, real estate, commercial transactions, and business organizations.  Ms....
  • Aman, Jr., Thomas L. Thomas Aman concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, real estate, public finance, and municipal bonds. 
  • Anderson, Erin F. Erin Anderson concentrates her practice in the areas of energy and natural resources law and real estate transactions.
  • Andre III, Robert J. Robert Andre focuses his practice in the areas of energy and oil and gas law.
  • Andrews, Kristen L. Kristen Andrews focuses her practice in the area of litigation.
  • Arbore, Julie A. Julie Arbore focuses her practice in the area of labor and employment law. 
  • Bailey, Robert L. Robert Bailey’s practice primarily involves commercial litigation, general civil litigation, and appellate law.
  • Barbe, Laurie C. Laurie Barbe concentrates her practice on representing insurance companies in response to first and third party insurance claims and the defense...
  • Barill, Michael W. Mike Barill focuses his practice in taxation, and trust and estate administration. He has significant experience in estate planning, estate...
  • Barkus, A. Neal Neal Barkus focuses his practice on advising business management on employment issues, including employment discrimination, trade secrets and employee...
  • Barton, Jr., Kenneth J. Ken Barton concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial litigation, real estate, and estate planning. He has tried...
  • Bean, Rodney L. Rodney Bean maintains a broad employment litigation and counseling practice. He has represented clients in various state and federal trial courts...
  • Bean, Jr., Ralph J. Ralph Bean has an extensive background in, and continues to focus his activities on, state economic development, legislative and regulatory matters,...
  • Benincasa, Armando F. Armando Benincasa concentrates his practice in the areas of energy law, environmental law, environmental litigation, administrative law, government...
  • Bennett, Zahava A. Zahava Bennett focuses her practice in the areas of oil and gas law.   
  • Berendsen, James R. James Berendsen focuses his practice in the area of litigation.  Throughout his career, Mr. Berendsen has represented corporate and commercial...
  • Black, IV, William J. B.J. Black focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law (coal, oil and gas), and real estate transactions.  Mr. Black regularly...
  • Bordogna, Mario R. Mario Bordogna represents clients in all aspects of labor and employment law in state and federal courts. Mr. Bordogna concentrates his practice in...
  • Borror, Nicholas O. Nick Borror focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Brewer, Susan S. For over 30 years, Susan Brewer has focused her practice in the area of litigation, with a particular concentration on professional liability....
  • Brown, Chelsea V. Chelsea Brown focuses her practice in the area of litigation.
  • Brown, Lyle B. Lyle Brown focuses his practice in the area of business litigation.  He also has experience in the areas of appellate practice, administrative...
  • Bryson, Marc C. Marc Bryson concentrates his practice in matters involving energy law, environmental law, environmental litigation, and administrative law. His...
  • Buch, Harry L. Harry Buch focuses his practice in the areas of banking, probate and estate planning, as well as trusts and real estate.  He has over 50...
  • Bundy, Ryan S. Ryan Bundy focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Bunn, C. Haley Haley Bunn focuses her practice in the area of litigation.
  • Caldwell, Anthony M. Anthony Caldwell concentrates his practice in the areas of taxation, commercial transactions, and public finance. Mr. Caldwell’s experience includes...
  • Callcott, John R. John Callcott represents clients regarding an array of employment and commercial matters. He also serves in a counseling capacity to employers,...
  • Carenbauer, George E. George Carenbauer concentrates his practice in governmental affairs, administrative law, appellate law, and immigration. Mr. Carenbauer has extensive...
  • Carpenter, James C. James Carpenter focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation, corporate law, banking, real estate and construction law. 
  • Christenson II, Roger S. Roger S. Christenson II focuses his practice in the areas of energy law, mineral law, and real estate transactions.  He regularly assists clients...
  • Clark, Caroline H. Caroline Clark focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Clemens, Michael D. Michael Clemens focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Cohee, Bridget M. Bridget Cohee is a trial attorney defending individuals, businesses, and government agencies in general litigation, professional liability,...
  • Cokeley, Bryan R. Bryan Cokeley concentrates his practice in the area of employment and labor law. In addition to counseling employers, Mr. Cokeley has tried more than...
  • Collins, Vincent A. Vince Collins focuses his practice in the areas of municipal bonds and corporate finance. Mr. Collins' experience includes extensive involvement in...
  • Copland, Gordon H. Gordon Copland concentrates his practice in complex litigation and health care matters. He routinely represents clients before the Health Care...
  • Crislip, Brooks H. Brooks Crislip focuses his practice in the area of energy law. 
  • Cropp, Jeffrey M. Jeffrey Cropp concentrates his practice in the area of labor and employment law.  Mr. Cropp represents various employers in a variety of...
  • Curia III, J. A. J. A. Curia represents clients in labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts.
  • Daines, Devin C. Devin Daines focuses his practice in the area of litigation.
  • Davis, Cheryl L. Cheryl Davis focuses her practice in the areas of energy and oil and gas law with extensive experience in corporate management including expertise in...
  • Dawkins, Lori A. Lori Dawkins focuses her practice in the area of energy and complex commercial litigation.  A former officer in the United States Air...
  • Deem, Patrick D. Pat Deem focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and minerals, commercial transactions, and business organizations. Mr. Deem's...
  • DeFeo, Nancy A. Nancy DeFeo focuses her practice in the areas of medical professional liability, long term care litigation, and general insurance defense. Before...
  • DeHart, Kevin W. Kevin DeHart focuses his practice in the areas of real estate transactions and energy law (coal, oil and gas).
  • DeLancey, Cole T. Cole DeLancey focuses his practice in the areas of real estate transactions (commercial and residential real estate transactions), energy law (coal,...
  • Deniker, Susan Llewellyn Susan Deniker focuses her practice in the area of labor and employment law. Ms. Deniker's practice includes state and federal court cases, as well as...
  • Dick, David E. David Dick has a unique background of hands-on executive experience, prior to entering the practice of law. For 15 years, Mr. Dick was employed in a...
  • Dougherty, Michelle Lee Michelle Dougherty focuses her practice in the areas of general and complex civil litigation, insurance defense, and representing insurance...
  • Dunham, Jeffrey C. Jeff Dunham focuses his practice in the areas of energy and real estate law.
  • Eberling, Tracey B. Tracey Eberling focuses her practice in the areas of labor and employment law and litigation, with a concentration in the defense of...
  • Ellis, Jonathan R. Jonathan Ellis focuses his practice in the areas of mine safety and health law, deliberate intent and premises liability litigation, and environmental...
  • Elswick, Christopher M. Chris Elswick focuses his practice in the area of energy law.  Mr. Elswick assists clients with mineral title examinations and due diligence.
  • Enderle, Jr., Louis E. "Lee" Louis E. "Lee" Enderle, Jr. focuses primarily on energy law, real estate law, commercial transactions, and business law.  He is also a licensed...
  • Farrell, Allison J. Allison Farrell focuses her practice in the area of general litigation and energy litigation.  She represents the interests of the oil and...
  • Fassio, Daniel D. Daniel Fassio focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law.
  • Fife, W. Randolph Randy Fife has litigated in the areas of product liability, civil rights, and labor and employment law in state and federal courts. He has argued...
  • Fisher, Justin L. Justin Fisher focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Flanery, Sharon O. Sharon Flanery concentrates her practice in the areas of energy and natural resources law and leads the firm’s Energy Team. As a petroleum engineer...
  • Foster, Jason P. Jason Foster concentrates his practice in the area of general litigation and defense of insurance companies in first party and bad faith cases.
  • Fox, Jan L. Jan Fox has focused her practice in the area of labor and employment law. Ms. Fox has tried jury, non-jury, and administrative cases and has argued...
  • Funk, Michael J. Mike Funk focuses his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate, corporate law, and estate planning.
  • Galeota, William E. Bill Galeota devotes his practice to personal injury and commercial litigation, particularly medical professional and hospital liability, commercial...
  • Gallagher, Brian D. Brian Gallagher concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development, commercial transactions, and business organizations. His experience...
  • Garvin, James E. James Garvin focuses his practice in the area of energy transactional law. 
  • Glyptis, Phillip T. Phillip T. Glyptis concentrates his practice on complex litigation. He focuses his practice in the areas of energy litigation and professional...
  • Goddard, Vanessa L. Vanessa Goddard’s primary focus is in the area of labor and employment law. She has been involved in representing clients in various employment...
  • Goins, Jace H. Jace Goins is the leader of the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group. His practice is focused primarily on the area of professional liability...
  • Goodykoontz, J. Greg Greg Goodykoontz has been practicing more than 20 years in the area of civil litigation with Steptoe & Johnson.  Mr. Goodykoontz has tried a...
  • Graham, Andrew S. Andy Graham focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law (coal, coalbed methane, and oil and gas), real estate, and commercial...
  • Graham, Heather G. Heather Graham focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Gregory, Stephen C. Stephen Gregory focuses his practice in the area of real estate law. 
  • Griffith, Philip S. Phil Griffith concentrates his practice in the areas of energy law, real estate and creditor’s rights. Prior to joining Steptoe & Johnson, he...
  • Groves, Erika R. Erika Groves focuses her practice in the areas of financial services, real estate and energy law.
  • Guice, Kelly Little Kelly Little Guice focuses her practice in the area of litigation, with an emphasis in product liability, mass and toxic torts, and construction...
  • Habash, Serry A. Serry Habash focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Hammond, David G. David Hammond is experienced in all aspects of high-level transactional work. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial transactions and real...
  • Hanlan, Ronald H. Ron Hanlan concentrates his practice in the areas of governmental contracting, estate planning/administration, land use planning, zoning/real estate...
  • Hansberry, Matthew B. Matt Hansberry focuses his practice in the areas of employment litigation and ski-industry defense.  Mr. Hansberry has defended companies and...
  • Hauptfuehrer, Sara E. With an emphasis on litigation, Sara Hauptfuehrer’s practice focuses on Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974...
  • Heitz, Misty L. Misty L. Heitz focuses her practice in the areas of product liability, toxic torts, and mass torts. She is admitted to practice before the West...
  • Helmick, Teresa W. Teresa Helmick concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs, and election/campaign finance. Ms....
  • Henderson, Scott A. Scott Henderson focuses his practice in the area of energy transactional law.  In addition to his legal expertise, Scott has worked as an...
  • Hensley, Michael K. Mike Hensley concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate/natural resources (coal, oil, and gas), commercial transactions, commercial...
  • Heslep, James W. James Heslep focuses his practice in the defense of workplace injuries and illnesses and allegations of workplace safety violations. He has...
  • Hill, Jennifer Anderson Jennifer Hill focuses her practice in the area of civil litigation, primarily in the areas of long term care litigation and product liability. Ms....
  • Holland, Gary D. Gary Holland focuses his practice in the areas of real estate law, commercial transactions and mineral title examinations.
  • Holland, Nathaniel I. Nathaniel Holland focuses his practice on oil and gas law, including business transactions and litigation. 
  • Holzhall, Vincent Vincent Holzhall concentrates his practice in the area of commercial and business litigation, with an emphasis on banking and financial...
  • Hopkins, Brian R. Brian Hopkins focuses his practice in the areas of coal, oil & gas, gas pipeline and commercial real estate law.
  • Hotchkiss, David L. David Hotchkiss focuses his practice on Pennsylvania litigation directed to serving clients in the oil and gas industry, and also on the...
  • Hovermale, Austin M. Austin Hovermale focuses his practice in the areas of business transactions, oil and gas, real estate, commercial litigation, and land use planning.
  • Hudkins, Marsha K. Marsha Hudkins concentrates her practice in energy and mineral law, and commercial and real estate transactions.
  • Hulett, Eric J. Eric Hulett has litigated and tried a variety of cases in state and federal courts and focuses his practice in the areas of construction law, general...
  • Jamieson, Kristian J. Kristian Jamieson concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions, banking, and finance. He represents a variety of...
  • Jazwinski, Gene L. Gene Jazwinski focuses his practice in the areas of oil and gas law, real estate law and title insurance.
  • Jeffries, Mark G. Mark Jeffries focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law. 
  • Jessee, Russell D. Russell Jessee is the leader of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group.  His practice focuses on resolving disputes for business...
  • Johns, Charles F. Charles Johns concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability and personal injury defense and focuses on defending nursing...
  • Johnson, III, Gillard B. Gil Johnson has an extensive background in tax-exempt and industrial development bond financing and experience in mergers, acquisitions, tax-free...
  • Kahle, Karen E. Karen Kahle’s practice is devoted to litigation, with a focus on products liability, energy, class actions, and mass torts. She heads the firm’s Class...
  • Kalgreen, Andrew J. Andrew Kalgreen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial equipment finance and leasing, municipal lease-purchase financing and other...
  • King, R. Reed Reed King focuses his practice in the area of energy law, real estate, commercial transactions and business law.  Mr. King regularly assists...
  • King, Jr., Evans L. Evans "Buddy" King concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking, workouts, and commercial litigation. Mr. King's...
  • Kirchner, Benedict J. Benedict Kirchner focuses his practice in the areas of energy and oil and gas law. 
  • Kleeh, Thomas S. Tom Kleeh concentrates his practice in labor and employment law. Mr. Kleeh has experience defending employers in protected class litigation and...
  • Konstanty, Paul A. Paul Konstanty focuses his practice in the area of litigation. He represents clients in the areas of personal injury defense, commercial...
  • Kostrub, Daniel B. Daniel Kostrub focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and energy law, with a focus on oil, gas, and coalbed methane issues. His experience...
  • Krieger, Kurt L. Kurt Krieger focuses his practice in the area of energy law with extensive experience representing interstate natural gas pipeline companies and...
  • Kutrovac, Mera L. Mera Kutrovac focuses her practice in the area of financial services, business transactions, and real estate.
  • Lane, William M. Bill Lane focuses his practice in the areas of trusts and estates, real estate law, construction law, non-profit and for profit corporate law, and...
  • Lashnits, Nancy Nancy M. Lashnits focuses her practice in the areas of nonprofit organizations, Federal tax, and public finance. Her practice includes representation...
  • Lawrence, W. Henry Hank Lawrence focuses his practice on environmental and energy-related litigation. He represents clients before federal, state, and appellate courts...
  • Leary, Jamie L. Jamie Leary counsels corporate clients on a wide variety of ERISA and employee benefits issues, drafts plan documents and employee communications for...
  • Leonoro, Joseph U. Joseph Leonoro concentrates his practice in matters involving labor and employment law.
  • Levine Stoller, Robin S. Robin Levine Stoller focuses her practice in the areas of intellectual property preparation, prosecution and litigation, energy law, and...
  • Lewin, Lucien G. Lucien Lewin focuses his practice in the areas of general litigation, first party insurance defense, government liability, and products liability...
  • Lewis, Richard L. Richard Lewis focuses his practice on environmental and energy-related legal matters, including litigation and general compliance counseling. He...
  • Light, Randall C. Randy Light focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, corporate, real estate, and natural resources law. Mr. Light advises clients about their...
  • Lindberg, Anders W. Anders Lindberg focuses his law practice in the areas of professional liability defense, employment litigation and general litigation. Mr. Lindberg...
  • Little, Jason P. Jason Little focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Lucas, K. Jason Jason Lucas focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Lunsford, David H. David Lunsford has extensive experience in estate planning, administration and litigation involving trusts and estates. His practice also includes...
  • Lycan, D. Eric Eric Lycan maintains a vibrant regulatory, campaign finance and election law practice, helping individuals and businesses to make their voices heard...
  • Mailloux, Katrina W. Katrina Mailloux concentrates her practice in the areas of contract and regulatory law pertaining to health care issues. Ms. Mailloux's health care...
  • Malone, David B. David Malone focuses his practice on public finance, acting as bond counsel, underwriter counsel and borrower counsel in various types of tax-exempt...
  • Mayhew, Kelly R. Kelly Mayhew focuses her practice in the areas of real estate; coal, oil, and gas and mineral law.
  • McCarty, Sarah C. Sarah McCarty focuses her practice in the areas of banking, commercial transactions, real estate and bankruptcy.  Ms. McCarty assists banks and...
  • McCuskey, John B. John McCuskey focuses his practice in the area of energy litigation.
  • McDonald, E. Dandridge Dan McDonald focuses his practice primarily on public utility and transportation law. Mr. McDonald represents privately owned public utilities, both...
  • McDonald, Jessica E. Jessica McDonald focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • McGowan, Steven P. For more than 25 years, Steve McGowan has focused his practice in the area of complex litigation, frequently defending major energy and corporate...
  • McKeen, Timothy M. Tim McKeen focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law (coal, oil and gas), and real estate transactions. Mr. McKeen regularly assists...
  • Merinar, Jr., John R. Jack Merinar’s practice combines employer counseling, traditional labor law matters, and employment litigation.  Mr. Merinar also defends...
  • Michaud, Yvette A. Yvette Michaud focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Milenkovski, Katerina E. Kathy Milenkovski’s legal practice focuses on energy and environmental law, with an emphasis on air quality issues.
  • Miller-Stover, Leslie Leslie Miller-Stover concentrates her practice in the areas of energy law, commercial transactions and real estate. She has handled matters...
  • Mohtashemi, Jennifer A. Jennifer Mohtashemi focuses her practice in the area of oil and gas law.
  • Mook, Jessie E. Jessie Mook focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Moore, Rachel Fender Rachel Fender Moore is a litigator who focuses her practice on representing insurers in coverage disputes and actions for common law and statutory bad...
  • Morgan, Ryan J. Ryan J. Morgan concentrates his practice in the areas of energy, coal, oil, and gas with extensive experience in transactional, regulatory and...
  • Morrison, C. David David Morrison focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment and has over 30 years of experience in employment counseling, including...
  • Mosesso, Jennifer R. Jennifer Mossesso focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Mosites Kelly, Caroline R. Caroline Kelly focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Mulhall, James J. A. Jim Mulhall is the leader of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group and Toxic Torts Team.  Mr. Mulhall concentrates his practice in the...
  • Mullins, Michael D. Michael Mullins focuses his litigation practice in the areas of professional liability, long term care, civil rights, and defense of energy based...
  • Nakaishi, Russel T. Russel Nakaishi focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law. 
  • Neil, Gregory P. Gregory Neil focuses his practice in the areas of energy and general litigation.
  • Nicas, James R. Jim Nicas focuses his practice in the area of energy law. 
  • Nickerson, Gary W. Gary Nickerson has been practicing law for 28 years and has concentrated his practice in the representation and counseling of employers in...
  • Norris, Melanie Morgan Melanie Norris concentrates her practice in the areas of direct representation of insurance companies in response to extra-contractual claims;...
  • O'Brien, William J. William O’Brien focuses his practice in the areas of energy law, business litigation and criminal defense.
  • Parker, Carlie M. Carlie Parker focuses her practice in the area of general litigation.  Ms. Parker’s practice also includes representing insurance companies in...
  • Pasfield, Justin R. Justin Pasfield focuses his practice in the areas of business transactions, real estate, and taxation.
  • Pauley, Susan Haller Susan Pauley concentrates her practice in the areas of information and privacy law as well as commercial litigation. In addition, Ms. Pauley...
  • Phillips, Jeffrey K. Jeff Phillips concentrates his practice on complex litigation. He focuses on the defense of energy companies in issues such as deliberate intent,...
  • Phillips, Susan O. Susan Phillips is a trial attorney who has tried numerous cases to juries in both state and federal courts. Additionally, she has argued cases before...
  • Pierce, R. Neal Neal Pierce brings more than 30 years oil and gas industry experience to the Steptoe & Johnson Energy Team. For over 15 years, he served as...
  • Piziak, Michelle E. Michelle Piziak concentrates her practice in the areas of general litigation, insurance coverage, and extra-contractual matters. Ms. Piziak’s practice...
  • Pollitt, Robert D. Bob Pollitt concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental law, focusing on compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters. He represents...
  • Price, Nora Clevenger Norrie Price focuses her practice in the defense of complex civil litigation including both commercial and personal injury matters. In 2003, Ms....
  • Proctor, Patricia From 2004-2011, Patricia Proctor was a Member of the Firm, practicing out of its Huntington office. In August of 2011, she became the Founding...
  • Prosek, Bryan K. Bryan Prosek focuses his practice in the areas of corporate and real estate law, including mergers and acquisitions, private securities...
  • Prulhiere, Diana S. Diana Prulhiere focuses her practice in the areas of energy and environmental law. Ms. Prulhiere regularly assists clients with mineral title...
  • Pulito, Brian J. Brian Pulito focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, construction litigation, oil, gas and mineral law litigation, and intellectual...
  • Ramey, Ancil G. Ancil Ramey concentrates his efforts in the areas of appellate litigation, having handled over 250 appellate matters, as well as matters involving...
  • Ramey, Hannah Curry Hannah Curry Ramey concentrates her efforts in the areas of motions and appellate litigation, business litigation, and insurance coverage and defense...
  • Raupp, Peter J. Peter Raupp focuses his litigation practice in the areas of commercial litigation, general litigation, professional liability, civil rights, and...
  • Rector, Larry J. Larry Rector has focused his more than 20 years of practice in the area of labor and employment law. In addition to client counseling, Mr. Rector has...
  • Reed III, Henry M. Mr. Reed focuses his practice in the area of public finance and municipal bonds.
  • Reese, Paul K. Paul "Kip" Reese focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability and long term care litigation.
  • Rhodes, Steven A. Steven Rhodes focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Rose, T. Clark Clark Rose focuses his practice in the areas of energy and oil and gas law.
  • Rounds, Melissa M. Melissa Rounds focuses her practice in the area of real estate law.
  • Russell, James A. Jim Russell focuses his practice in the areas of natural resources (coal, oil, and gas), commercial transactions, and commercial litigation....
  • Ryan, Robert E. Robert "Booter" Ryan focuses his practice in the area of litigation in particular insurance coverage and defense, transportation, personal injury...
  • Sampson, Mathew L. Mathew Sampson focuses his practice in real estate and oil and gas law.
  • Sarver, Todd L. Todd Sarver focuses his practice on the representation of management in all aspects of labor and employment law.  He has extensive experience...
  • Saunders, Martin J. Martin Saunders focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law and related litigation.
  • Saville-Amtower, Ashley Ashley Saville-Amtower focuses her practice in the areas of taxation, estate planning and business transactions.
  • Schetroma, Russell L. Russ Schetroma focuses his practice in the areas of energy and oil and gas law. 
  • Seamon, Davin L. Davin Seamon concentrates his practice primarily in real estate transactions, mineral law, commercial transactions, business formation and governance,...
  • Shaddinger, Alan R. Alan Shaddinger focuses his practice in business law, real estate and general practice and focuses his efforts in the area of municipal law.
  • Sinsel, Charles A. Charles “Chark” Sinsel concentrates his practice in the areas of health care, corporate law, business transactions, and contracting.
  • Slaughter, Christopher L. Chris Slaughter practices law in the firm’s Huntington, West Virginia, office. Mr. Slaughter represents employers in labor and employment law matters....
  • Sloan, Alyssa A. Alyssa Sloan concentrates her practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters. She...
  • Smith, Amy M. Amy Smith practices in litigation, concentrating on appellate, business and class action litigation.  Ms. Smith has a broad range of litigation...
  • Smith, William H. Bill Smith focuses his practice primarily in the area of Energy and Natural Resources Law.  He also has significant experience in commercial...
  • Solomon, Deva A. Deva Solomon focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability, long term care litigation, business litigation, and fiduciary...
  • Spencer, Lynn M. Lynn Spencer focuses her practice in the area of energy law. 
  • Springer, Erin M. Erin Springer focuses her practice in the area of oil and gas law.
  • Standish, Arthur M. Art Standish's practice focuses primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate, commercial transactions, and commercial litigation. His experience...
  • Stanek, Frank J. Frank Stanek has a broad range of experience in civil litigation, covering such matters as medical malpractice, hospital liability, products...
  • Steptoe, Jr., Robert M. For over 40 years, Bob Steptoe has focused his practice in the areas of labor and employment law and civil litigation.  In addition to counseling...
  • Stewart, Devon J. Devon Stewart focuses his practice in the area of litigation.
  • Stites, Heather N. Heather Stites focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Stover, Christi R. B. Christi Stover focuses her practice in the areas of employment and general litigation.
  • Strange, Anna M. Anna Strange focuses her practice in the area of litigation.
  • Stranko, Timothy P. Tim Stranko focuses his practice in the areas of public utility and environmental law, and represents clients in both federal and state venues on a...
  • Stritch, Denielle M. Denielle Stritch focuses her practice in the area of energy litigation. 
  • Stroud, H. Toney Toney Stroud focuses his practice in the area of employment law with an emphasis on workplace injuries, including litigation arising from those...
  • Stuart, Michael B. Mike Stuart concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, energy and commercial transactions, economic development, and government...
  • Stump, John C. John Stump concentrates his practice in the areas of project finance, economic development, utility regulation, and corporate law. Mr. Stump's...
  • Swanson, Todd M. Todd Swanson focuses his practice primarily on public and private utility law. Mr. Swanson represents privately-owned public utilities, both publicly...
  • Tabit, Joanna I. Joanna Tabit focuses her practice in trial and appellate advocacy. She has tried scores of cases in federal and state courts and has argued...
  • Thompson, Glenn A. W. Glenn Thompson focuses his practice on commercial transactions, oil and gas law with an emphasis on title and transactions, business law and electric...
  • Tomlinson, Adam B. Adam Tomlinson focuses his practice in the area of general litigation.
  • Tour, Jeffrey H. Jeffrey Tour has 27 years of broad employee benefits expertise and practices in the areas of pension, deferred compensation, and welfare benefit...
  • Tully, Jessica C. Jessica Tully focuses her practice in the area of energy law.
  • Turley, M. Glenn Glenn Turley focuses his practice in the area of energy law.
  • Turner, James W. James Turner focuses his practice in the area of transportation law.
  • Vorbach, Thomas A. Tom Vorbach has over 30 years of practice experience in the areas of taxation, commercial transactions, and real estate, as well as estate planning,...
  • Wade, Carolyn A. Carolyn Wade focuses her practice in the areas of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, labor-management relations, and personnel counseling....
  • Wallen, Zachary M. Zachary Wallen focuses his practice in the area of energy law. 
  • Watkins, Melissa S. Melissa Watkins concentrates her practice in the areas of taxation, business and commercial planning, non-profit tax issues, and other areas related...
  • Webster, Sarah L. Sarah Webster focuses her practice in the area of oil and gas law.
  • West, J. Kevin For over 25 years, Kevin West’s practice has been focused on the energy industry, both as an outside and in-house attorney.  His practice...
  • Whalen, Sean P. Sean Whalen focuses his practice in the area of energy and oil and gas law.
  • Whalen, Sherri S. Sherri Whalen concentrates her practice in the areas of elder law; guardianship/conservatorship law; and estate and trust planning, administration,...
  • White, Kristian E. Kristian White concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, energy, commercial transactions and business organizations. He is a certified...
  • White, L. Gil Gil White is a former 14-year elected member of the West Virginia State Legislature as well as a former political liaison to Governor Manchin.
  • White, M.D., Janis P. Janis White focuses her practice in the area of medical professional liability and product liability. Dr. White is also a pathologist and was a member...
  • Wiley, Jessica L. Jessica Wiley focuses her practice in the area of general litigation including transportation law, personal injury, public utility law, premises...
  • Williams, Allison B. Allison Williams focuses her practice in the area of labor and employment law.
  • Williams, Kara Cunningham Kara Cunningham Williams focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial, banking, and consumer protection disputes, including class action...
  • Williams, Monté L. Monté Williams devotes his practice to defending civil rights, contract, medical malpractice, first and third party bad faith, personal injury,...
  • Williams, Walter L. Walter Williams experience over the years includes significant involvement in real estate related and other commercial transactions and financings,...
  • Williams, Jr., L. Frederick Fred Williams concentrates his practice in tax, business, and public finance matters, as well as government relations. Mr. Williams’ experience...
  • Wilmoth, William D. Bill Wilmoth concentrates his practice in litigation, particularly in defending complex commercial and energy cases, securities cases, and health care...
  • Wilson, James M. Jim Wilson focuses his practice in litigation, with primary emphasis on defending personal injury claims. He has tried numerous cases in both...
  • Wright, James C. Jim Wright concentrates his practice in the area of complex and commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of energy, labor and employment and...
  • Yurko, Jr., Richard M. Richard "Dink" Yurko concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law litigation and insurance fraud. Mr. Yurko has tried over 50 jury cases...

Staff

  • Adkins III, Andrew Z. For more than 20 years, Andrew Z. Adkins III has consulted with the legal profession.  Adkins was one of the first legal technology...
  • Beckner, Kathleen Kathy Beckner began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 1970 as a legal secretary in the Clarksburg office.  In 1984, she was made Office...
  • Bendekovic, Michele L. Michele L. Bendekovic is the Director of Recruiting and Professional Development of Steptoe & Johnson. Ms. Bendekovic designs, develops,...
  • Bone, Valerie Valerie Bone began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 1980 as a legal secretary in the Charleston office.  Subsequently, Ms. Bone took on...
  • Coché, Judy From legal secretary to Office Manager, Judy Coché has dedicated 20 years of her career to the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson.  In 2001, Ms....
  • Conner, Eva M. Eva Conner began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 1990 as a legal secretary.  Shortly thereafter, she served as Facilities Manager and...
  • Coughlin, Casie E. B. Casie Coughlin focuses primarily in the area of energy law. 
  • Kontner, Ann Ann Kontner is a former senior human resources executive with vast experience in all facets of the HR field. She brings to S&J over 25 years of HR...
  • Lambert, Frank R. Frank Lambert joined Steptoe & Johnson in March 2012 as Director of Operations.  He has over 15 years of progressive experience in management...
  • Lindell, Norman Norman Lindell was born in Brooklyn, New York. During his early youth, his family relocated to Bergenfield, New Jersey.  He graduated from...
  • Mackessy, Richard J. Richard Mackessy joined the firm in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer and brings more than 25 years' experience in top-level financial management...
  • Mallory, P.E., Katy PROJECT FINANCE EXPERIENCE Katy Mallory, as Director of the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, was responsible for taking...
  • Neeley, Penny Penny Neeley began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 2000 as law librarian.  Prior to that time, she was the assistant director of the...
  • North, Adrienne B. Adrienne North began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 2000 as Office Manager of the Martinsburg office.  Ms. North has formal paralegal...
  • Perdue, Cynthia D. Cindy Perdue is the Manager, Mineral Services and a former landman.  She is experienced in managing due diligence teams and coordinating data...
  • Pickens, Regina Regina Pickens began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 2003.  Prior to coming to Steptoe & Johnson, she was Controller and later the...
  • Powell, Carol Carol J. Powell is Office Manager of the Meadville Office. She joined Steptoe & Johnson on September 1, 2010 as part of the affiliation of...
  • Smith, Gayleen Gayleen Smith, CPA, CCEP, is a Certified Public Accountant with 20-plus years of a broad-based experience in various aspects of internal audit, FERC,...
  • Spellman, Betsy Beorn Betsy Spellman is the Chief Marketing Officer of Steptoe & Johnson. She participates in strategic planning and integrates the marketing team’s...
  • Timko, Antoinette "Toni" Antoinette "Toni" Timko began her career with Steptoe & Johnson in 1996 as Office Manager of the Wheeling office.    Ms. Timko...
  • Turner, Dean Dean Turner joined Steptoe & Johnson in October 2007 as Executive Director of the firm.  In 2012 Turner became the firm's first Chief...
  • White, L. Gil Gil White is a former 14-year elected member of the West Virginia State Legislature as well as a former political liaison to Governor Manchin.
  • Wildman, Edwin B. Ed Wildman began his career with Steptoe & Johnson in 1992.   In 1996, Mr. Wildman became Director of Information Technology.  In...