Charles K. Wade

Biography

Charlie brings more than a decade of experience in the energy industry to clients, with a focus in mineral title and energy law. He is well-versed in land management and related legal processes including drafting title opinions, reviewing, revising, and negotiating purchase and lease options, and conducting due diligence for transactions, including assisting with a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of upstream oil and gas assets.

Charlie possesses experience in real estate and energy transactions and provides support for due diligence and closings in connection with mergers and acquisitions. He regularly drafts and negotiates complex real estate contracts, including mineral asset contracts and deeds, leases, and operating agreements.

Representative Experience

  • Drafted and certified hundreds of title opinions for oil and gas exploration and production companies across the country
  • Performed due diligence for a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of upstream oil and gas assets
  • Served as real estate counsel for wind farm joint venture

Licensed In

  • West Virginia

Education

  • J.D. DePaul University College of Law
  • B.A. West Virginia University

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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Charlie Wade has ...

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