Grace E. George

Associate

Grace focuses her practice on energy law with an emphasis in mineral and title property. She has experience in abstracting for oil and gas title opinions, drafting drilling and division order title opinions for oil and gas and coal drilling operations, and participating in due diligence review in connection with mineral transactions and acquisitions. Grace’s diligent attention to detail is instrumental to the success of clients in the oil and natural gas and coal industries.

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Representative Experience

  • Drafted division order title opinions that analyze and clarify ownership interests and set forth the legal implications affecting revenue distribution among mineral interest owners
  • Managed the comprehensive estate administration process for a sizable estate under West Virginia law, overseeing all opening and closing procedures while ensuring strict adherence to state probate laws and fiduciary responsibilities
  • Experienced in abstracting oil and gas title examinations for properties within West Virginia, including identifying any potential legal disputes or title defects
  • Drafted hundreds of title opinions for both held by production and newly leased acreage in West Virginia and Ohio, while highlighting potential legal disputes or title defects in order to assist clients in acquiring desired property rights
  • Analyzed well production data for due diligence review in connection with transactions involving the acquisition, sale, or transfer of oil and gas properties in the Appalachian Basin for total cash consideration of approximately $505 million
  • Conducted various research projects for dozens of clients regarding questions pertaining to oil and gas and coal interest and concerns, and subsequently drafted memorandums

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Achievements

  • High Point University Award for Achievement
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Property 1, Sports Law Seminar, Constitutional Law 2, Estates, Wills, and Trust, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Memberships

  • Michael Late Benedum Chapter, American Association of Professional Landmen
  • Secretary, Ohio County, West Virginia Bar Association
  • Women’s Energy Network
  • Phi Alpha Delta Legal Honor Society
  • American Inns of Court

Publications

Licensed In

  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • J.D. Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
  • B.A. High Point University

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