Member
Energy
J.D. West Virginia University
B.A. University of Colorado
Office:
Southpointe, PA
(724) 749-3181
Biography
Braden Christopher focuses his practice in the area of energy law and specifically energy transactions. He also has experience in energy litigation in the oil and gas industry.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to WatchCALI Award for Sales and Secured Transactions, Spring 2012Senior Editor of the Year, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 114Senior Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 114Associate Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 113Graduated magna cum laude, University of Colorado
Key Experience
Worked extensively with in-house legal teams and landmen at production and midstream companies to analyze issues and draft appropriate documents such as contracts, deeds, leases, ratifications, assignments, easements, affidavits, mortgage subordination agreements, purchase and sale agreements, settlement agreements, surface use agreements, water sales agreements, road relocation agreements, reclamation agreements, and meter site agreements
Represented seller of E&P assets for $1 Million
Counsel for production company in trade transaction of E&P assets
Know-How
Work Experience
2013 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2012-2013 Rose Padden & Petty L.C.
2010-2011 Summer Law Clerk, Judge Steve P. Leskinen, Court of Common Pleas of Fayette County, PA
2012-2013 Rose Padden & Petty L.C.
2010-2011 Summer Law Clerk, Judge Steve P. Leskinen, Court of Common Pleas of Fayette County, PA
Speaking Engagements
WHITEPAPERS"Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania: What Employers Should Know," PIOGA Press, February 3, 2020SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS“Getting Old and Finding a New Lease on Life,” Shale Insight Conference, October 23, 2019 “Be Careful What You ‘Assume’ – Risks Associated with Oil & Gas Contracts,” IEL Energy Transactions Conference, October 10, 2019 “Getting Old and Finding a New Lease on Life,” IEL 10th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 2, 2019