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Biography

Westley Ketron focuses his practice in the areas of energy transactions and mineral title law. Mr. Ketron regularly assists clients in performing due diligence for asset acquisitions and divestitures as well as in preparing mineral title examinations and title opinions.

Memberships & Awards

Professional
Graduated summa cum laude, Appalachian School of Law
Executive Editor, Appalachian Journal of Law Volume XIII
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society
Book Awards for highest grade in Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate Transactions, Sales/Consumer Protection Law, Virginia Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law I, Appalachian School of Law

Key Experience

Performed due diligence and provided assistance related to asset acquisition and divestiture
Prepared various energy transactional documents
Analyzed recorded instruments affecting title to real property and advised clients on title defects and curative requirements

Work Experience

2014 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2013 Summer Law Clerk, The Hon. Elizabeth A. McClanahan, Supreme Court of Virginia
2012 Intern, Alpha Natural Resources
2010 Intern, PennStuart