Smith, William H.

Category: Business

Review: Fax:(304) 624-8183 Bill.Smith@Steptoe-Johnson.com

Description: Bill Smith focuses his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial litigation and real estate. He is fluent in German, making him a valuable resource, not only as legal counsel, but also as a language and cultural interpreter for German businesses and companies that do business in Germany.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Represented international industrial chemical manufacturer in negotiations with national construction firm
Represented energy company in the acquisition of several hundred oil & gas wells
Assisted energy company in preparation for coal bed methane well projects and advised on title matters as well as permitting and pooling issues
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Coal, oil & gas
Real estate
Business transactions
International law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1992 Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
American Bar Association
INDUSTRY/ CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

Board of Directors, Leadership Harrison
Board of Directors, North Central West Virginia Chapter, American Red Cross
The West Virginia Entrepreneurs Forum
Harrison County Humane Society
AWARDS / HONORS

Leadership Harrison 2006
Past President Award, Leadership Harrison
Moot Court Board
Environmental Law Society
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Mineral Title Examinations, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, 2006