Shaina L. Richardson

From a young age, Shaina Richardson has been a problem solver and, if you asked her mother, a natural advocate who loved to argue. Through years of federal clerkships and courtroom experience, she has honed those skills to benefit clients facing litigation. Shaina’s comfort level with courtroom procedure is valuable in the development of defense strategies and her ability to think outside of the box and solve problems lends itself well to creative solutions for clients.

Shaina’s diverse practice includes defending clients in commercial and general litigation, as well as energy-specific matters involving land and lease disputes. She has represented publicly traded oil and gas companies in disputes over royalties and ownership. Shaina is an Assistant Practice Group Leader for the firm’s Energy Litigation Team.

Court Admissions

• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Clerkships

• Law Clerk to Chief Judge Hon. D. Brooks Smith (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit)
• Law Clerk to Hon. Robert B. King (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit)
• Law Clerk to Hon. Irene M. Keeley (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia)