Glenn A. W. Thompson

Member

Energy

J.D. University of Pittsburgh

LL.M. University of Exeter (UK)

B.A. Allegheny College

Licensure:

North Dakota

Licensure:

Pennsylvania

Office:

Meadville, PA

(814) 333-4902

glenn.thompson@steptoe-johnson.com

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Biography

When clients work with Glenn Thompson, they quickly realize that he has their best interest at heart and will go out of his way to help them. Building on his lengthy career in real estate and mineral title law, Glenn now works with energy clients in the developing renewable energy industry, as well as traditional oil and gas. Working with clients across multiple geographies, Glenn understands the impact of surface and mineral rights on the ability of clients to develop their assets.

Additionally, Glenn has assisted clients in various transactions by providing due diligence services to clients buying and selling energy assets. Glenn also assists corporate and commercial clients in the formation and continued operation of various types of businesses, by assisting in the selection of the proper business model, assisting clients in all aspects of their operation, franchising, compliance with state and local regulations, succession planning, and real estate transactions. Glenn adds value to his clients and colleagues with his work as a Pennsylvania Title Insurance Agent.

While Glenn works with clients located across the country, a passion for Glenn is working with clients near his hometown of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Glenn provides outside general counsel services for a progressive rural electric cooperative, where he is able to assist in contract review, real estate transactions, exploring broadband, and corporate governance.

Memberships & Awards

Professional

Member and Past President, Crawford County Bar Association
Council Member, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Charter Member and Advisory Board Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association
British Foreign and Commonwealth Scholarship Award
International Moot Court Team
Graduated cum laude, Allegheny College

Key Experience

Assisted energy clients in oil and gas acquisitions, financing and disposition transactions, and related third party opinion letters under both Pennsylvania and North Dakota law

Managed oil and gas title examination projects, developed title opinion formats, and performed senior review of hundreds of oil and gas title opinions to assist clients in acquiring desired property rights within the Appalachian region

Acted as Pennsylvania counsel in complex arbitration involving hundreds of parcels in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland