Joshua W. Gallo

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Biography

Joshua Gallo practices in the areas of energy law, mineral title law and ESG. He is experienced in drafting complex division order title opinions, drilling title opinions and abstracting for Appalachian Basin oil and gas clients, as well as performing large-scale due diligence projects. He also assists energy clients in pre-litigation disputes. Mr. Gallo is a Board Member of Hope Walks, Inc., an international non-profit organization providing clubfoot treatment in underdeveloped and developing countries with 190 clubfoot clinics in 14 countries.

Prior to attending law school, he worked as an oil and gas landman and garnered valuable internship/externship experience in the United States Senate and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Representative Experience

Prepared division order title opinions
Prepared drilling title opinions
Conducted due diligence
Handled conveyancing and curative matters
Managed pre-litigation disputes
Provided general oil and gas and energy advice
Drafted and negotiated oil and gas leases
Managed oil, gas, and mineral transactions
Secured rights of way
Resolved title matters
Addressed unitization and pooling issues
Handled environmental, social, and governance issues

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Licensed In

Pennsylvania

Education

J.D. Duquesne University Kline School of Law

B.A. University of Pittsburgh

Memberships

Board Member of Hope Walks, Inc.
Former Board Member, North American Coalbed Methane Forum

Achievements

Management/Production Editor, Criminal Law Journal, Volume 3
Junior Staff, Criminal Law Journal, Volume 2

Speaking Engagements

“An Overview of Land, Title and Leasing Issues in Pennsylvania and West Virginia,” Webinar (October 2023)

Publications

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects de Facto Taking of Coal,” PIOGA Press (November 2021)
“Judge Rejects Claims That Pipelines on Leasehold Cannot Transport Gas from Neighboring Lands without Separate Right-of-Way Agreement,” PIOGA Press (October 2020)

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