Member
Energy
J.D. Washington & Lee
B.A. West Virginia University
Office:
Charleston, WV
(304) 353-8194
Biography
Brian Hopkins focuses his practice in the areas of coal, oil and gas, gas pipeline and commercial real estate law.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
Energy & Mineral Law FoundationReal Estate Section, West Virginia State BarKanawha County Bar AssociationPast Member, West Virginia Records Management & Preservation Board, appointed by Governor Robert Wise
Key Experience
Performed title examinations and rendered title opinions with respect to coal ownership in connection with acquisition and development of coal reserves
Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreements and coal leases
Provided legal support for the Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia drilling programs of major Appalachian Basin natural gas exploration and production company, including review and curative to clear title for over 120 drilling locations per year, as well as negotiation and drafting of leases, subleases, assignments, farmout agreements, operating agreements, joint participation agreements, unit declarations and division orders, and representation in forced-pooling proceedings
Work Experience
2011 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2001-2010 NiSource Corporate Services Company
1995-2001 Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins, LLP
1990-1995 Robinson & McElwee
2001-2010 NiSource Corporate Services Company
1995-2001 Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins, LLP
1990-1995 Robinson & McElwee